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WV HB5585
WV HB5585Relating to authorizing the use of Revenue Shortfall Reserve Funds for public health emergencies.
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to allow the use of Revenue Shortfall Reserve Funds for public health emergencies and to designate several counties' struggling Public Service Districts and water boards as public health emergencies and therefore eligible for appropriation from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to allow the use of the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund, a fund established to cover unexpected decreases in state revenue, for public health emergencies. Specifically, it adds "a public health emergency" as a permissible expenditure from this fund. Furthermore, the bill declares that a public health emergency currently exists in several public service districts and municipal water boards located in Boone, Lincoln, Logan, Fayette, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties, making them eligible for funding from this reserve.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5585&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Treasurer's Office, WV | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=956830905 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5585%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5585 |
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