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WV HB5655

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Kyle

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Operators who complete their first 2,000 hours of experience in a Class II water or wastewater system receive credit equivalent to 4,000 hours in a Class I system for certification purposes
  • The experience credit applies when seeking Class II, III, or IV operator certification levels
  • Amends West Virginia Code §16-1-4 and §16-1-9a to add education and experience requirements for public water and wastewater system operators to the secretary's rulemaking authority
  • The bill was introduced February 17, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Government Organization

Legislative Description

Water and Wastewater operator education and experience requirements for certification.

Rules

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/17/2026

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