HCR 16 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

A resolution to task the Economic Development Authority to find land around Flatwoods and funding and businesses to make an area similar to Pigeon Forge to increase tourism and entertainment

This resolution directs West Virginia's Economic Development Authority to identify land near Flatwoods (specifically near Interstate 79 Exit 67) for developing tourism and entertainment facilities, similar to attractions like Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It requires the Authority to secure funding and recruit private/public developers to create these facilities. The resolution aims to boost tourism, economic activity, and job growth in the Flatwoods area by establishing a major entertainment complex accessible to both West Virginia residents and visitors from neighboring states. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but instructs state agencies to pursue this development initiative.
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Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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