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WV HB5245
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sean Hornbuckle
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Governor's Cup Challenge," an annual athletic competition between Marshall University and West Virginia University in all Division 1 NCAA sports where both schools compete
- Establishes the "West Virginia Athlete Scholarship Fund" to provide scholarships for in-state high school student-athletes who participated in athletics but did not receive athletic scholarships to attend in-state colleges
- Requires 20% of net profits from ticket sales, merchandise, concessions, and other game-related revenue from Governor's Cup contests to be deposited into the scholarship fund
- Awards the annual challenge winner 65% of the fund balance for scholarships, with the other institution receiving 35%
- Assigns oversight of the program and fund to the vice chancellor for administration
Legislative Description
Creating the Governor’s Cup competition
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Education
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/5/2026
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