The resolution requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a comprehensive study on the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program. This program aims to address the ongoing issues of abandoned and blighted properties that threaten public health and economic development in West Virginia. The study will evaluate the program's implementation and funding structure, including the feasibility of requiring reinvestment of proceeds from the sale of remediated properties into a designated fund for future remediation efforts. It will also explore the potential for local governments to contribute financially to these efforts and assess the merits of using fines from property maintenance violations to support remediation.

Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the need for strategic incentives to encourage the redevelopment of remediated sites, particularly in light of the state's housing shortage. The study will consider options such as temporary property tax relief, affordable housing price caps, and the use of cost-effective modular housing solutions. It will also identify barriers to redevelopment, including regulatory and financing challenges, and recommend strategies to facilitate the productive reuse of these properties. The findings and recommendations from this study are to be reported to the Legislature in 2026.