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WV HCR40
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adam Vance
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AI Summary
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Directs the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to locate and identify land near Flatwoods (Exit 67 on Interstate 79) suitable for developing public entertainment, amusement, and tourism facilities
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Requires the Authority to identify and secure funding sources for development and solicit both private and public developers to invest in the facilities
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Notes that Flatwoods' central location provides interstate highway access to major West Virginia cities including Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, and Parkersburg, as well as the New River Gorge National Park
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Cites competing tourist destinations in neighboring states such as Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), Kings Island and Cedar Point (Ohio), Busch Gardens (Virginia), and Hershey Park (Pennsylvania) as models for economic development
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Copies of the resolution to be sent to the Economic Development Authority, Secretary of Commerce, and the Governor
Legislative Description
A resolution to task the Economic Development Authority to find land around Flatwoods and funding and businesses to make an area similar to Pigeon Forge to increase tourism and entertainment
Last Action
To House Rules
3/25/2025