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WV SB25

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Rose

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the West Virginia Coal Marketing Program administered by the Governor to protect and expand the state's coal markets and facilities, and to address economic impacts on cities, towns, and counties affected by coal market changes

  • Appropriates $1 million from the general fund to establish the program account, with interest earnings deposited back into the account

  • Requires Attorney General written certification of legality for all project transactions before any funds can be disbursed

  • Mandates annual reporting to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance by October 1 each year, detailing project amounts, recipients, and descriptions

  • Takes effect 90 days after passage and allows the program to accept gifts, grants, donations, and federal funds designated for coal marketing purposes

Legislative Description

Establishing WV Coal Marketing Program

Economic Development

Last Action

To Finance

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/30/2026
Energy, Industry and Mining1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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