HB4004

Creating the Recharge West Virginia Program

Complete·3/14/26

Establishes the Recharge West Virginia Program to reimburse employers for upskilling training costs.

The bill creates the Recharge West Virginia Program, administered by the Division of Economic Development, to reimburse employers for upskilling training costs. Employers can receive up to $10,000 per trainee and no more than $50,000 per fiscal year. To qualify, employees must receive a wage increase of at least 25% over their base wage and above the state's average weekly wage. Employers must submit detailed applications, including training plans and employee information. The program aims to support workforce development and economic growth in West Virginia.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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4 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

3:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Meeting

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

House

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

On 3rd reading