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WV HB4174
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Larry Kump
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AI Summary
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Creates a 7-member Legislative Oversight Committee (4 House delegates, 3 senators) to review and approve all West Virginia Economic Development Authority contracts before they can be executed
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Requires committee approval for all financial contracts, loans, grants, property acquisitions, and agreements with federal agencies entered into by the Economic Development Authority
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Applies oversight requirements to borrowing money, issuing bonds, making loans to enterprises, insuring obligations, and accepting gifts or grants
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Mandates the committee address contracts "within a reasonable amount of time" to approve or deny them
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Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Creating a standing legislative oversight committee to approve all West Virginia Economic Development contracts.
Economic Development
Last Action
To House Finance
1/14/2026