WV HB2899

Creates a 10-member Legislative Oversight Committee on Aviation Development, with 5 members appointed by the Senate President and 5 by the House Speaker, requiring at least one minority party member from each chamber

Requires the committee to investigate trends and technologies in aviation innovation, strategies to promote aviation research and development, and the economic impact of aviation in West Virginia

Authorizes the committee to contract with aviation and aeronautics experts to study relevant issues

Mandates regular reporting to the Legislature at each session and annual recommendations on aviation and aeronautics development needs and required funding

Directs the committee to meet regularly with the Department of Economic Development and Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities regarding aviation legislation implementation, airport establishment, and air navigation facilities