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HB 5044WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill 5044 creates the rural county stabilization program for grants and shared services

Original title: To create the Rural County Stabilization and Grant Flexibility Act.

Last action · February 2, 2026: To House FinanceSponsors: Chris Toney and 2 others

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What This Bill Proposed

State agencies must offer simplified grant applications and multi-year funding to eligible rural counties, while counties gain the ability to enter for administrative and grant management under House Bill 5044.

Why it matters

Rural county governments face altered administrative procedures for acquiring state funds, potentially changing staffing and resource allocation for grant writing and financial management.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

eligible rural counties

Rural counties become eligible for simplified grant applications, multi-year funding options, and shared-service administrative agreements.

Directly affected

State agencies

State agencies are mandated to provide simplified grant applications and multi-year funding options for eligible rural counties.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 5044 change for rural counties?

It requires state agencies to provide simplified grant applications and , and permits counties to enter into for administrative and grant writing functions.

Can counties share administrative and grant-writing services under this bill?

Yes, counties are explicitly authorized to enter into for administrative and grant writing and management functions.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

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Feb 2, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Finance
Feb 2, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2026HouseCommittee
To Finance
Feb 2, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

West Virginia Legislature, Committee on Finance

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Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy10
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