Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study ongoing water crisis in southern WV
This legislative resolution asks the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to investigate the ongoing water quality and infrastructure problems in southern West Virginia, especially in McDowell and Wyoming counties. The study will examine causes of poor water quality, potential contamination sources, the condition of existing water systems, and whether state agencies are properly regulating the situation. The committee is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by the 2027 session, with costs covered by legislative funding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action Mar 14, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Mar 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported be adopted
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules on Unfinished Business
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported be adopted
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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