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WV HB4862
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Linville
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AI Summary
- Requires public service district boards to cooperate with county commissions when a district is being dissolved, sold, or merged with another public utility
- Mandates that district boards execute or cause to be executed any necessary documents related to the sale and transfer of assets during dissolution or merger
- Eliminates the requirement for notice, hearing, and board approval when a county commission has already ordered dissolution and received Public Service Commission approval
- Applies to water, sewer, stormwater, and gas systems sold, leased, or rented to municipalities, privately-owned utilities, or adjacent public service districts
- Introduced January 28, 2026 at the request of the Public Service Commission and referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works
Legislative Description
Relating to the responsibility of a board of a public service district to cooperate with a county commission in the sale of assets of a public service district that is being dissolved, sold or merged with another public service district.
Public Service Commission
Last Action
Markup Discussion
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Public Works1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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