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WV HB5202
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Linville
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AI Summary
- Expands eligibility for Water Development Authority loans and grants to include public utilities regulated by the Public Service Commission, not just governmental agencies
- Adds legislative finding that leveraging investor-supplied infrastructure funding combined with state grant and loan resources is critical to address water and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation needs while maintaining reasonable utility rates
- Defines "public utility" as any person or entity operating a wastewater or water facility as a public service that is regulated by the Public Service Commission under Chapter 24 or files tariffs with the Commission
- Establishes that loan agreements with non-governmental public utilities may include repayment and security provisions other than revenue pledges or deeds of trust as appropriate for such entities
- Requires public utilities receiving loans to perform annual maintenance audits submitted to the Water Development Authority Board and Public Service Commission
Legislative Description
Relating to permitting access to funding for public water utilities subject to the Public Service Commission’s jurisdiction
Public Service Commission
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Public Works2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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