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SB 152

Modifying permissible expenditures by Water Development Authority from Infrastructure Fund

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Oliverio

SB 152 expands the West Virginia Water Development Authority's permitted uses of Infrastructure Fund money, giving the agency broader discretion over water project spending.

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Bill Summary · SB 152

Legislative bill overview

SB 152 modifies what types of expenditures the West Virginia Water Development Authority can make from its Infrastructure Fund. The bill expands or redefines the permissible uses of these funds, allowing the Authority to allocate money toward projects or purposes beyond what was previously authorized. This gives the Authority greater flexibility in how it deploys infrastructure funding.

Why is this important

Water infrastructure funding is critical for public health, economic development, and aging system repairs across West Virginia. Changes to how these funds can be spent directly affect which communities receive improvements, how quickly projects move forward, and whether money goes toward maintenance versus new construction. This can influence rates charged to consumers and the financial health of water systems statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity in public materials: Without seeing the exact amendments, it's unclear whether the new permissible expenditures represent genuine needs or could enable wasteful spending or politically-motivated allocations
  • Accountability and oversight concerns: Expanding Authority discretion without corresponding transparency or reporting requirements could reduce public visibility into how tax dollars are spent
  • Geographic equity: Changes to what projects qualify for funding may benefit some regions over others, raising fairness questions about resource distribution across the state

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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