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WV HB4008

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jordan Maynor

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases micro grant funding limits under the Certified Sites and Development Readiness Program based on site size: up to $100,000 for sites at least 5 acres, and up to $250,000 for sites exceeding 20 acres

  • Removes the previous $75,000 cap on micro grants for individual sites in the program

  • Allows sites eligible for the West Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (minimum 50 contiguous acres with industrial development potential) to access funds from the Certified Sites and Development Readiness Fund

  • Requires Department of Commerce approval for funding applications from Business Ready Sites Program participants seeking Certified Sites and Development Readiness Fund disbursements

  • Amends both the economic development code (Chapter 5B) and Public Service Commission code (Chapter 24) to coordinate funding eligibility between the two programs

Legislative Description

Relating to Business Ready Sites Program

Economic Development

Last Action

House received Senate message

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development1/27/2026
Energy and Public Works1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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