SB 25
Establishing WV Coal Marketing Program
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill establishes the West Virginia Coal Marketing Program, which is designed to support and expand West Virginia’s coal markets and coal facilities. The program will be administered by the Governor and funded with $1 million from the general fund. The Governor is required to report annually on the program’s activities to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, and to follow specific guidelines for project funding and expenditures.
Key provisions
- Creates the West Virginia Coal Marketing Program administered by the Governor.
- Specifies that program funds can be used for projects benefiting West Virginia’s coal markets and facilities, and for projects addressing economic impacts from coal market changes.
- Requires the Governor to report annually on program activities to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.
- Establishes a dedicated account for program funding, continuously appropriated to the Governor.
- Allows the Governor to accept gifts and donations for the program.
- Requires the Governor to promulgate rules for program implementation.
- Sets an effective date of 90 days after passage.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Coal Industry
- Cities and Towns Affected by Coal Market Changes
- Counties Affected by Coal Market Changes
- The Governor’s Office
- The Joint Committee on Government and Finance
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