HB 4949·WV·house
Relating to Legislative Rules regarding chemicals of emerging concern
FailedFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Rohrbach
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H To House Energy and Public Works
Jan 29, 2026
Summary
The bill would make any West Virginia agency rule on chemicals of emerging concern rely on the best available scientific evidence. It limits new numeric standards for drinking water, air, waste and related areas to be no more stringent than comparable federal regulations, unless no federal rule exists. The measure failed to pass.
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