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WV SB776

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Public Service Districts to undergo independent financial and operational audits every two years, with results reported to the Public Service Commission and made publicly available

  • Mandates that Public Service District board members and senior management complete at least six hours of annual continuing education on financial management, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices

  • Authorizes the Public Service Commission to conduct scheduled and unannounced inspections of Public Service Districts at least once every three years to evaluate financial stability, service reliability, and infrastructure condition

  • Requires Public Service Districts to submit annual reports detailing revenue sources, expenditures, outstanding debts, and infrastructure investment plans, which must be published online for public access

  • Grants the Public Service Commission authority to impose fines, require corrective actions, appoint temporary oversight personnel, or mandate management restructuring for districts in chronic non-compliance

Legislative Description

Increasing oversight and regulatory authority of PSC

Public Service Commission

Last Action

To Government Organization

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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