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West VirginiaHB 49832026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high impact data center

Sponsored By: Doug Smith (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§64-10-1

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

New certification rules for microgrids and data centers

The law authorizes the certification rule for microgrid districts and high-impact data centers (145 CSR 20). It covers the rule filed January 12, 2026 and refiled January 29, 2026 after a rule-review committee’s objections. The law also adds the words "or access of water" in subsection 2.4. It applies to companies seeking certification. No new funding is provided. The law is in effect now.

New rules for tourism development districts

The law authorizes the Tourism Development Districts rule (145 CSR 16) filed October 8, 2024. The Division of Economic Development can use this rule to set how districts are created and run. It applies to local governments, developers, and tourism businesses. No new funding is provided. The law is in effect now.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Doug Smith

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 493 • No: 230

House vote • 3/13/2026

House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 500)

Yes: 82 • No: 15

House vote • 3/13/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 501)

Yes: 91 • No: 6

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 464)

Yes: 28 • No: 6

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 465)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 2/17/2026

Rule suspension to make bill effective from passage (Roll No. 113)

Yes: 77 • No: 13

House vote • 2/17/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 108)

Yes: 78 • No: 16

House vote • 2/17/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 114)

Yes: 74 • No: 17

House vote • 2/16/2026

Amendment rejected (Roll No. 99)

Yes: 6 • No: 87

House vote • 2/16/2026

Amendment rejected (Roll No. 100)

Yes: 23 • No: 70

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026

    3/30/2026House

  2. To Governor 3/18/2026

    3/18/2026House

  3. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

  4. To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  5. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  6. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  7. House received Senate message

    3/13/2026House

  8. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 500)

    3/13/2026House

  9. Effective from passage (Roll No. 501)

    3/13/2026House

  10. Communicated to Senate

    3/13/2026House

  11. Completed legislative action

    3/13/2026House

  12. On 3rd reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  13. Read 3rd time

    3/11/2026Senate

  14. Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 464)

    3/11/2026Senate

  15. Effective from passage (Roll No. 465)

    3/11/2026Senate

  16. Senate requests House to concur

    3/11/2026Senate

  17. Read 2nd time

    3/10/2026Senate

  18. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/10/2026Senate

  19. On 2nd reading

    3/9/2026Senate

  20. Laid over on 2nd reading 3/9/2026

    3/9/2026Senate

  21. Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment

    3/6/2026Senate

  22. Immediate consideration

    3/6/2026Senate

  23. Read 1st time

    3/6/2026Senate

  24. Introduced in Senate

    2/19/2026Senate

  25. To Judiciary

    2/19/2026Senate

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