2026 Regular Session
HB 4919
To abolish the Department of Economic Development and the cabinet board position
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to eliminate the Department of Economic Development and the associated cabinet board position in West Virginia. It seeks to repeal specific sections of the West Virginia Code that govern the department’s operations and functions. The bill’s intent is to remove the existing structure dedicated to economic development initiatives within the state government.
Key provisions
- Repeal of §5B-2-1 through §5B-2-21 of the Code of West Virginia.
- Elimination of the Department of Economic Development.
- Removal of the corresponding cabinet board position.
- Targeted repeal of specific code sections related to economic development.
- Abolition of the legal framework supporting the department's activities.
Who is affected
- State government
- Businesses operating in West Virginia
- West Virginia residents
- Economic development agencies
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