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WV HB4983

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Doug Smith

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the West Virginia Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule for certification of microgrid districts or high impact data centers
  • Amends §64-10-1 of the West Virginia Code to grant this rulemaking authority
  • References legislative rule 145 CSR 20, originally filed in the State Register on January 12, 2026
  • Rule was modified to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled on January 29, 2026
  • Rulemaking authority derives from §5B-2-21 of the West Virginia Code

Legislative Description

Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high impact data center

Rules

Last Action

House Message received

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2026
Energy and Public Works1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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