SB374

Authorizing Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules

Complete·3/9/26

SB374 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Commerce to create rules for tourism development districts.

SB374 amends the West Virginia Code to authorize the Division of Economic Development within the Department of Commerce to create legislative rules for tourism development districts. This bill specifically references a rule filed on October 8, 2024, and authorizes it under the existing legal framework. The rule pertains to the establishment and management of tourism development districts, which are areas designated to promote and support tourism-related economic activities.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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1 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting

Feb 18

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting

History

Mar 11

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/9/2026 - Senate Journal

Mar 11

House

Approved by Governor 3/9/2026 - House Journal

Mar 9

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/9/2026