To create the Rural County Stabilization and Grant Flexibility Act.

HB 5044 creates the Rural County Stabilization Program to simplify how eligible rural counties in West Virginia access state grants. The bill requires state agencies to offer simplified grant applications and multi-year funding options for these counties. It also allows counties to form shared-service agreements to handle administrative tasks and grant management more efficiently. This directly affects rural counties by making grant processes less burdensome and more predictable. The policy change focuses on streamlining access to state funding without altering eligibility criteria.