SB163

Requiring economic impact statements for certain legislative rules

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB163 requires economic impact statements for certain legislative rules with significant economic effects.

West Virginia SB163 amends the state's administrative rule-making process by requiring agencies to include economic impact statements for certain legislative rules. These statements must analyze potential costs to the public, including regulatory or transactional costs, business productivity, job creation, investment, and economic growth. The requirement applies to rules expected to have an economic impact of more than $200,000 in any one year or $1 million over five years.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Economic Development then Government Organization

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate