HB 5202
Relating to permitting access to funding for public water utilities subject to the Public Service Commission’s jurisdiction
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill aims to expand access to funding for public water utilities in West Virginia. It would allow the Water Development Authority to make loans and grants to these utilities, including non-governmental ones, under specific loan agreements. The bill establishes rights and remedies for enforcing these agreements, grants the authority powers related to non-governmental utilities, and requires maintenance of public utilities. It also addresses procedures for collecting money owed to the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and provides for funding consideration for certain for-profit projects.
Key provisions
- Allows the Water Development Authority to make loans and grants to public water utilities, including non-governmental ones.
- Establishes rights and remedies for enforcing loan agreements with public utilities.
- Grants the Water Development Authority powers related to non-governmental public utilities.
- Requires maintenance of public utilities.
- Permits public utilities to lease or convey property to the Water Development Authority.
- Establishes procedures for collecting money due to the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
- Directs funding consideration for certain for-profit project sponsors.
- Permits access to the Distressed Utilities Account for public utilities under specific circumstances.
Who is affected
- Public water utilities
- Water Development Authority
- Governmental agencies
- Municipalities
- Residents of West Virginia
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Primary sponsor
Linville
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