To abolish the Department of Economic Development and the cabinet board position
HB 4919 repeals the legal foundation of West Virginia's Department of Economic Development by removing 17 specific sections of state code that created the department and its cabinet-level position. This bill directly affects the department itself, eliminating its statutory existence and authority. The key mechanism is the repeal of all referenced code sections, which would dissolve the department's legal structure without creating new programs or funding. This is a procedural repeal targeting the department's organizational framework, not a policy change affecting residents or businesses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
To Government Organization
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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