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WV HB4002
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lori Dittman
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AI Summary
- Establishes the West Virginia Collaboratory at Marshall University to provide policy and research expertise from state higher education institutions to state and local governments
- Directs research in workforce development, public education, economic development, and natural resources management, including environmental technologies and water quality improvements
- Creates a 9-member Advisory Group including 4 legislators, representatives from Marshall University, WVU, and WV State University, the Higher Education Policy Commission Chancellor, and 2 citizen experts with doctoral degrees
- Exempts Advisory Group meetings from open meetings laws and exempts Advisory Group records from Freedom of Information Act disclosure requirements
- Requires annual reports to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance by December 1 each year, and specifies that appropriated funds do not revert to general revenue but remain available until expended
Legislative Description
Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory
Education (Higher)
Last Action
House received Senate message
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/28/2026
Education1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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