HB 4919 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

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
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
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