2025 Regular Session
SB 601
Relating to fees and charges for municipality-provided fire services
In Second Chamber
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill changes how municipalities in West Virginia can charge residents and businesses for fire services. It requires county commission approval before a municipality can impose fees on people or businesses located outside its boundaries. The bill also establishes a process for those outside the municipality to challenge the fees if they believe them to be unreasonable.
Key provisions
- Requires county commission approval for fire service fees imposed on those outside the municipality.
- Establishes a process for residents and businesses outside the municipality to challenge fire service fees.
- Allows counties to determine if a fee amendment is necessary and requires a voter referendum if a change is desired.
- Specifies how voter referendums must be conducted, including publication requirements and timing.
- Addresses potential conflicts between municipal and county fire fees.
- Outlines a process for municipalities to impose fees related to replacing existing tax revenue through bond issuance.
- Provides a notice and grace period for late payments of fire service fees.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in West Virginia
- Residents and businesses within West Virginia municipalities
- Residents and businesses located outside West Virginia municipalities
- County Commissions
- County Fire Boards
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