
Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to deposit funds granted pursuant to federal programs
Filed by William Anderson(R · District HD-010)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 8 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to update the Abandoned Mines Lands and Reclamation Act to authorize the deposit of funds granted pursuant to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines Act into the State of West Virginia's Abandoned Land Reclamation Fund.
Every stage. Every date.
- Communicated to SenateFebruary 20, 2026 · House
- House Message receivedFebruary 21, 2026 · Senate
- To Governor 2/23/2026 - Senate JournalFebruary 25, 2026 · Senate
- Approved by Governor 2/25/2026February 25, 2026 · House
- Approved by Governor 2/25/2026 - Senate JournalFebruary 25, 2026 · Senate
- To Governor 2/23/2026February 26, 2026 · House
How the chambers voted.
- February 20, 2026 · H · Effective from passage (Roll No. 136) · 95-1
- February 19, 2026 · S · Passed Senate (Roll No. 155) · 33-0
- February 19, 2026 · S · Effective from passage (Roll No. 156) · 33-0
- February 5, 2026 · H · Passed House (Roll No. 51) · 94-0
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- West Virginia Legislature — HB4696 official page (opens in a new tab)
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