WV Bills Would Boost Funding for DEP Oil & Gas Inspectors

The West Virginia Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee had two bills on its agenda for consideration this past Tuesday related to funding the state's "cash-strapped" oil and gas well inspection unit. One of the bills, Senate Bill (SB) 480 was signed off without discussion and moved along to its next stop before a vote, which is the Senate Finance Committee. The other bill, SB 613, was held over for a future meeting. It got the cold shoulder.

---

To view this content, log into your member account. (Not a member? Join Today!)