FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 13, 2026
Time Requested: 05:51 PM |
| Agency: |
Environmental Protection, Department of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 3682 |
Introduced |
HB5525 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Utilities |
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FUND(S):
Special Fund
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund Southern West Virginia Safe Water Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Expense, Creates New Fund:
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
HB5525 will establish a new fund for the administration of enhanced water quality standards and replacement of lead service lines within all Southern public water systems and requests that the legislature appropriate $10 million annually for water improvement programs. Any fines collected pursuant to the proposed Act would also be deposited into this new fund.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
Upon full implementation of this bill, WV DEP expects to incur personnel costs for inspections and compliance determinations; as well as, to administer the loan/grant program. Due to the unknown workload expected, it has not been determined whether a new employee(s) will be hired or current employee(s) will be assigned these responsibilities. However, section 22-37-9 of the bill provides funding that could cover the cost of administering the program, so it is not expected that the current WV DEP funds will be significantly affected.
Memorandum
none
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Gary Rogers
Email Address: Gary.W.Rogers@wv.gov