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WV HB5028

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Toney

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Small Town Main Street Recovery Act" requiring the Department of Economic Development to administer a new grant program
  • Targets municipalities with populations under 25,000 for economic development assistance
  • Provides grants for three purposes: facade improvements, small business assistance, and broadband upgrades
  • Gives priority consideration to applications submitted by municipal governments working in coordination with county commissions or regional development authorities
  • Introduced February 2, 2026 by Delegates Toney, Cooper, and Roop and referred to the Committee on Finance

Legislative Description

To create the Small-Town Main Street Recovery Act.

Economic Development

Last Action

To House Finance

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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