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WV SB625

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jack Woodrum

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the board of a public service district being dissolved, sold, or merged to cooperate with the county commission in selling district assets and execute any necessary transfer documents

  • Eliminates the requirement for notice, hearing, and board approval when a county commission has already ordered dissolution and received Public Service Commission approval for the sale or merger

  • Maintains the existing requirement that at least 60% of board members must approve any sale, lease, or rental of water, sewer, stormwater, or gas systems to municipalities, private utilities, or adjacent districts

  • Requires proceeds from any sale to first pay outstanding bonds and obligations, then reimburse contributors for construction costs, with remaining funds going to the county commission's general fund

Legislative Description

Relating to responsibility of board of public service district that is being dissolved

Public Service Commission

Last Action

To House Energy and Public Works

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works2/10/2026
Government Organization1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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