West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session
The purpose of this bill relates to municipalities that have failed to complete required financial audits for multiple years; modify definitions; clarify fiscal emergency conditions; authorize State Auditor to evaluate a municipality's likelihood of financial recovery; allow for the transition to dissolution; provide notice to municipalities; clarify duties of receiver upon dissolution; and confirm the effect of municipal dissolution on utilities governed by the Public Service Commission.
To House Local Governments (2026-02-06)