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WV HCR4
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Linville
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Genesis Working Group under the Joint Committee on Technology & Infrastructure to coordinate West Virginia's planning for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, data centers, and Bitcoin mining operations
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Responds to a November 24, 2025 federal executive order launching the "Genesis Mission" to expand AI and digital infrastructure capacity in partnership with states
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Directs the working group to evaluate integrating West Virginia's energy resources (coal, natural gas, coalbed methane) with computational load industries including data centers and cryptocurrency mining
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Requires assessment of broadband expansion, workforce development, site readiness, and identification of priority industrial locations suitable for digital infrastructure
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Working group must report recommendations to the Joint Committee on Technology & Infrastructure before the 2027 Regular Session
Legislative Description
Requesting the Joint Committee on Technology & Infrastructure to establish a Genesis Working Group to coordinate statewide planning for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, digital infrastructure, and energy-based economic development
Last Action
To House Rules
1/30/2026