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Read. Follow. Verify.West Virginia allocates $51.4 million in supplemental funding for Department of Economic Development
Last action · March 13, 2026: On 3rd reading, House CalendarSponsors: Randy Smith and 1 other
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What This Bill Proposed
West Virginia supplements and amends appropriations for the Department of Economic Development, allocating a total of $51,411,152 from the of the State Fund for the ending June 30, 2026. The legislation directs specific funding amounts to various economic partnerships, higher education institutions, local development grants, and a $40 million transfer to the Economic Development Promotion and Closing Fund.
The measure determines the allocation of over $51 million in state surplus funds toward specific economic development programs, regional partnerships, and workforce training initiatives across West Virginia during 2026.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Division of Economic Development
The division receives supplemental appropriations totaling $51,411,152 and administers matching grants and program funds.
West Virginia University
The institution receives a direct allocation of $548,915 from current expenses.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
The institution receives $298,915 for the Mine Training and Energy Technologies Academy.
County and regional economic development corporations or authorities
Eligible entities may apply for matching grant funding assistance up to $50,000 per county served.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the Senate · on the House floor.
Procedural history
23 actions- Mar 13, 2026HouseOn 3rd reading, House Calendar
- Mar 13, 2026HousePlaced on House Calendar
- Mar 13, 2026HouseOn 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Mar 12, 2026HouseRead 2nd time
- Mar 12, 2026HouseOn 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Mar 11, 2026HouseRead 1st time
Show 17 earlier actions
- Mar 11, 2026HouseImmediate consideration
- Mar 11, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
- Mar 11, 2026HouseHouse received Senate message
- Mar 10, 2026SenateOrdered to House
- Mar 10, 2026SenateEffective from passage (Roll No. 391)
- Mar 10, 2026SenateFloorPassed Senate (Roll No. 390)
- Mar 10, 2026SenateRead 3rd time
- Mar 10, 2026SenateOn 3rd reading
- Mar 9, 2026SenateRead 2nd time
- Mar 9, 2026SenateOn 2nd reading
- Mar 6, 2026SenateRead 1st time
- Mar 6, 2026SenateImmediate consideration
- Mar 6, 2026SenateCommittee substitute reported
- Feb 9, 2026SenateCommitteeTo Finance
- Feb 9, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced in Senate
- Feb 9, 2026SenateCommitteeTo Finance
- Feb 9, 2026SenateIntroducedFiled for introduction
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 75)
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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