HB4002

Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory

Vetoed·3/14/26

Establishes the West Virginia Collaboratory to facilitate research and development in various fields.

The bill establishes the West Virginia Collaboratory to facilitate research and development in workforce development, public education, economic development, and natural resources management. The Collaboratory will be housed at Marshall University and will support research programs at institutions of higher education. It will conduct, manage, or participate in research projects, identify research opportunities, and develop best practices. The Collaboratory will also establish an advisory group to assist with policy, research, funding, and other recommendations.

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Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

9:00 AM

Senate Education Committee Meeting

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Education Committee Meeting

History

Apr 2

House

Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

House

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal