Rain Tax

HB 4675 seeks to prohibit any government entity in West Virginia from charging property owners based on rainfall/runoff volume, effectively eliminating localized stormwater fees tied to property characteristics.

Sponsors: Chris Anders, Lisa White, Laura Kimble, Larry Kump, Wayne Clark

ISSUES: Pure Water

CWV Position: Opposes

Position Statement: HB 4675 weakens local communities’ ability to manage stormwater and protect water resources, undermining funding mechanisms that support clean water infrastructure and environmental protection, which conflicts with CWV’s mission.

Status: Introduced on 1/21/26; referred to House Energy and Public Works Committee on 1/21/26.