SB 641

PASSED

Above-Ground Storage Tanks

SB 641 proposes changes to state law governing aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) and how they are defined and regulated under the West Virginia Code.

Sponsors: Chris Rose, Patricia Rucker

ISSUES: Pure Water

CWV Position: Opposes

Position Statement: This bill would switch more responsibility for oversight from state inspections to operator self-inspections.

Status:

Introduced on 1/28/26; referred to Energy, Industry, and Mining Committee 1/28/26. Passed the Senate on 3/4/26; introduced to House Energy and Public Works Committee on 3/5/26.

Passed the House on 3/12/26, Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill. Sent the Governor on 3/18/26. Thanks to strong advocacy, the bill was significantly amended to maintain safeguards for tanks near drinking water sources.

READ THE BILL (PDF)