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WV SB262

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 (45 CSR 43) controlling cross-state air pollution emissions
  • Targets three specific pollutants: annual nitrogen oxides, annual sulfur dioxide, and ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions
  • The rule was filed in the State Register on July 23, 2025, under the authority of §22-5-4 of the West Virginia Code
  • Introduced by Senator Rucker on January 15, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

DEP rule relating to cross-state air pollution to control annual nitrogen oxides emissions, annual sulfur dioxide emissions, and ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions

Legislature--Rule Making

Last Action

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

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2026

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