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WV SB1062

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Jeffries

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates TEAM-WV as a non-stock, nonprofit corporation to promote economic development, job creation, job training, and business recruitment in West Virginia
  • Establishes a nine-member board of directors including three ex-officio members (presidents of WVU and Marshall University, and Executive Director of the WV Investment Management Board) plus six Governor-appointed members with expertise in investment analysis, project financing, or corporate governance
  • Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to contract with TEAM-WV to assist with department functions, though approval of awards involving public money remains with the department
  • Requires annual financial audits, annual reports to the Governor and Legislature, and establishes conflicts of interest policies with mandatory ethics training for officers and employees
  • Permits transfer of the state's spirits distribution and merchandising operations to TEAM-WV for a minimum of $30 million annually paid to the state in monthly installments

Legislative Description

Creating TEAM-WV

Economic Development

Last Action

To Economic Development

2/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development2/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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