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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to increase the county solid waste assessment fees by 50 cents per ton.
AI Summary
This bill, amending West Virginia Code §7-5-22, authorizes county or regional solid waste authorities to increase the solid waste assessment fee, which is a charge applied to the disposal of solid waste, from a maximum of 50 cents ($0.50) to $1 per ton or part thereof. These collected fees are intended to cover the administrative costs of the solid waste authority, including expenses for its members, refuse cleanup, litter control programs, and other necessary solid waste management initiatives.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Government Organization (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1031&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Environmental Protection, Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=957453920 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb1031%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=1031 |
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