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WV HB5620

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Laura Kimble

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes state preemption provisions that previously prohibited counties and municipalities from enacting ordinances limiting or regulating certified microgrid districts and certified high impact data centers
  • Deletes exemptions that shielded certified projects from local zoning, noise, viewshed, lighting, land use, building permits, inspections, code enforcement, and license requirements
  • Eliminates provision that removed certified projects from the legal jurisdiction of the county or municipality where they are located
  • Retains requirements for certified microgrid districts and data centers to pay local taxes (business and occupation, sales, property), municipal service fees, and utility rates
  • Maintains the Department of Commerce's Data Economy Liaison position and authority for state departments to support infrastructure development for certified projects

Legislative Description

To restore local control in the decision making process in regard to data centers

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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