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WV SB500

WV SB500
Creating Sewer and Water Infrastructure Replacement and Rehabilitation Act


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Introduced
02/01/2019
In Committee
02/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/09/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Creating Sewer and Water Infrastructure Replacement Act

AI Summary

This bill, the Creating Sewer and Water Infrastructure Replacement and Rehabilitation Act (SWIRRA), establishes a dedicated fund to provide grants for the replacement and rehabilitation of aging water and sewer infrastructure owned by governmental agencies in West Virginia. The bill requires the state to set aside a portion of surplus revenues each year to fund the SWIRRA, which will be managed by the West Virginia Investment Management Board. The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council is authorized to award grants from the SWIRRA to cover up to 75% of eligible project costs, with a focus on addressing public health, economic development, and regulatory compliance needs. The bill outlines the application process and criteria the Council will use to evaluate and distribute the grants.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

To Finance (on 02/13/2019)

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