This bill amends the West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund disbursement procedures to enhance flood prevention, safety, and protection. It grants the State Resiliency Officer the authority to disburse funds for implementing the Flood Resiliency Plan to various entities, including individuals, state agencies, and local organizations. The bill specifies that all assistance must focus on building flood resiliency in light of current and projected flood disaster events. Additionally, it establishes that requisitions for payment require the express approval of the State Resiliency Officer, ensuring that disbursements align with valid flood resiliency activities prioritized in the most recent Flood Resiliency Plan.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific conditions for fund disbursement, emphasizing the need for prioritization of low-income geographic areas and areas with a history of flooding. It allows for the use of funds for nature-based solutions and outlines criteria for political subdivisions to receive assistance, including the adoption of relevant local standards and plans. The bill also clarifies that the prioritization and conditions for disbursements will be at the discretion of the State Resiliency Officer and require approval from the State Resiliency Office Board.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 29-31-11