HB 5129 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Change the powers of the West Virginia Water Development Authority regarding funding of Infrastructure Projects

HB 5129 changes the West Virginia Water Development Authority's funding powers by removing its ability to fund infrastructure projects recommended by state secretaries (Commerce, Economic Development, or Tourism). Instead, it creates a new "Economic Enhancement Grant Fund" with two subaccounts: one for matching federal grant requirements and another for specific projects like covering bid overruns, extending water services to boost tourism, or helping water providers merge. The fund can only support projects within West Virginia, directly affecting local governments, nonprofits, and water utilities seeking infrastructure grants. Key provisions require the Authority to use the fund only for approved projects after recommendations from the Infrastructure Council or state secretaries, with strict rules on how funds are distributed and used.
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Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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