Charleston Gazette
By Mike Tony
A bill targeting county oversight of agricultural operations is nearing final passage in the West Virginia Legislature.
Senate Bill 171 would bar county commissions from passing ordinances or rules stricter than state law regarding agricultural operations.
The House of Delegates Government Organization Committee approved SB 171 twice this week, removing an amendment that had been made to the bill Wednesday and advancing it to the full House a second time after first approving the measure Monday.