Relating to authorizing the State Emergency Response Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emergency planning and community right-to-know.
HB 4232 authorizes West Virginia's State Emergency Response Commission to issue and enforce a specific rule (55 CSR 01) regarding emergency planning and community right-to-know requirements. This rule directly affects communities near hazardous facilities by requiring facilities to disclose chemical information and emergency response plans. The bill formalizes the Commission's authority to implement these transparency and safety measures, ensuring communities have access to critical safety information about local chemical risks. It is a procedural authorization for an existing rule, not a new policy change.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Doug Smith
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