SB 390
Altering conditions for flood resiliency disbursements
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the process for distributing funds from the West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund. It empowers the State Resiliency Officer to allocate these funds to implement a new state Flood Resiliency Plan, prioritizing projects that enhance flood prevention, safety, and protection. The bill also establishes specific conditions for disbursement, including a focus on low-income areas and nature-based solutions, and requires recipient political subdivisions to demonstrate preparedness for future flood events.
Key provisions
- The State Resiliency Officer can disburse funds from the Flood Resiliency Trust Fund to implement a new state Flood Resiliency Plan.
- Disbursements must be prioritized for low-income geographic areas and low-income households (at least 50%).
- At least 50% of disbursements should be used for nature-based solutions.
- Disbursements to political subdivisions require verification of specific preparedness programs (DOT standards, flood bylaws, mitigation plans, EOPs, and CRS attainment).
- The State Resiliency Officer and the State Resiliency Office Board have discretion in prioritizing disbursements.
- Funds can be used to acquire primary and multifamily residences in flood-prone areas and assist residents relocating outside floodplains.
- The State Resiliency Office can manage the Flood Fund and cover its reasonable costs.
- Disbursements must be for flood prevention, safety, or protection.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
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Smith (Mr. President)
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