HB 2079 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

To amend the law regarding sewer systems.

HB 2079 prohibits public sewer districts serving at least 4,500 customers with $3 million+ annual revenue from requiring mandatory hook-up fees or installation charges for new or expanded sewer systems. The bill amends West Virginia law to eliminate these fees, directly affecting homeowners and property developers connecting to municipal sewer infrastructure. Key provisions require sewer districts to establish rates based on usage, fixtures, or customer count instead of connection charges, while maintaining public notice requirements for rate changes. This policy change removes a financial barrier for property owners connecting to existing or new sewer systems.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Feb 19, 2025
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Feb 14, 2025
Committee
To House Enviroment, Infrastructure, and Technology
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Feb 12, 2025
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To House Energy and Public Works
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Feb 12, 2025
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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