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WV HB5272
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sean Hornbuckle
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AI Summary
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Increases the West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund capitalization from $40 million to $250 million as a one-time allocation for flood prevention initiatives
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Appropriates $100 million from the Revenue Shortfall Fund to address recurring statewide flooding emergencies through preventive measures
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Appropriates $150 million from excess funds in the Income Tax Reserve Fund to the Flood Fund
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Requires the State Resiliency Office Board to submit annual budget requests to the Governor by December 31 to replenish the fund up to the $250 million cap
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Mandates annual expenditure reports from the State Resiliency Officer to the Board by December 1 for review and verification
Legislative Description
Appropriations from the state Revenue Shortfall Fund and the Income Tax Reserve Fund be utilized to initiate investments in flood prevention initiatives to reduce the impact of severe flooding
Legislature
Last Action
To House Government Organization
2/5/2026