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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require that a minimum of half the members of county and municipal development authorities are West Virginia residents with at least six months of continuous West Virginia residency immediately preceding the appointment and residents of the county or municipality in which the development authority is situated.
AI Summary
This bill requires that at least half of the members of county and municipal development authorities, which are governmental bodies responsible for promoting economic growth, must be residents of West Virginia who have lived in the state for at least six months immediately before their appointment. Additionally, these members must reside in the specific county or municipality where the development authority is located. The bill also includes provisions for members who don't meet these new requirements to be grandfathered in, and it clarifies that up to four members of a county development authority can be from a neighboring county to foster economic partnerships, regardless of their state of residence.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5545&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5545%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5545 |
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