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
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
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Committee
2
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
To House Enviroment, Infrastructure, and Technology
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To House Energy and Public Works
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Larry Kump
RRepublican
Co
Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Horst
RRepublican
Co
Rick Hillenbrand
RRepublican
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