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WV SB261

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule establishing emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
  • Amends and reenacts §64-3-1 of the West Virginia Code to grant this rulemaking authority
  • References legislative rule 45 CSR 34, which was filed in the State Register on July 23, 2025
  • Rulemaking authority derives from §22-5-4 of the West Virginia Code governing air pollution control
  • Introduced January 15, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

DEP rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants

Legislature--Rule Making

Last Action

Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 256

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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