SB 283 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

State Emergency Response Commission rule relating to emergency planning and community right-to-know

This bill (SB 283) authorizes West Virginia's State Emergency Response Commission to implement a specific rule about emergency planning and community right-to-know. It references a previously developed rule (55 CSR 01) that was modified and refiled after addressing concerns from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. The bill does not create new policy but formally approves the Commission's existing rule for public safety planning and disclosure requirements. This rule directly affects communities near hazardous facilities by requiring emergency plans and public access to chemical safety information.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 22, 2026
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Patricia Rucker
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