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WV HB4174

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Larry Kump

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires committee approval for all financial contracts, loans, grants, property acquisitions, and agreements with federal agencies entered into by the Economic Development Authority

  • Applies oversight requirements to borrowing money, issuing bonds, making loans to enterprises, insuring obligations, and accepting gifts or grants

  • Mandates the committee address contracts "within a reasonable amount of time" to approve or deny them

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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