HB 5063
To permit the county commission to appoint a county commissioner to a convention and visitor’s bureau as a voting member
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows county commissions to appoint a county commissioner to serve as a voting member on a convention and visitor’s bureau. It updates reporting requirements for these bureaus, including financial audits and marketing plan details. The bill also establishes a moratorium on creating new convention and visitor’s bureaus until June 30, 2026, and clarifies the role of county commissioners on these boards.
Key provisions
- Allows county commissions to appoint a county commissioner to a convention and visitor’s bureau as a voting member.
- Updates reporting requirements for convention and visitor’s bureaus, including annual financial reports and marketing plans.
- Establishes a moratorium on authorizing new convention and visitor’s bureaus until June 30, 2026.
- Requires convention and visitor’s bureaus to undergo audits or financial reviews every three years.
- Specifies requirements for convention and visitor’s bureaus to qualify for hotel occupancy tax proceeds.
- Clarifies the role of county commissioners on multi-county convention and visitor’s bureau boards.
- Permits regular reviews and audits of convention and visitor’s bureau operations and finances.
Who is affected
- County Commissions
- Convention and Visitor’s Bureaus
- Counties
- Municipalities
- West Virginia Legislature
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Primary sponsor
D. Cannon
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