West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 5063 — To permit the county commission to appoint a county commissioner to a convention and visitor’s bureau as a voting member

Last action — Chapter 165, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Signed by Governor Patrick Morrisey (Republican) on March 14, 2026.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill allows county commissions to appoint a commissioner to a visitor's bureau.

This legislation enables county commissions to appoint one of their members to serve as a voting member of a convention and visitor's bureau. This aims to enhance local governance and participation in tourism-related decisions.

Summary

To permit the county commission to appoint a county commissioner to a convention and visitor’s bureau as a voting member

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

97 added · 76 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HB 5063 adds new provisions for convention and visitor's bureaus in West Virginia. It allows county commissions to appoint a county commissioner as a voting member of these bureaus, aiming to enhance local governance and accountability. Additionally, it reinforces the requirement for these bureaus to file annual financial reports to remain eligible for hotel occupancy tax funds, ensuring better oversight of how these funds are utilized. These changes are significant as they promote local involvement and transparency in tourism-related funding.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 5063 By Delegates D.
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED Committee Substitute for House Bill 5063 BYDELEGATED.
Cannon and McGeehan Originating in the Committee on Government Administration;
ANNON ANMCG EEHAN [Passed March 12, 2026;
Reported on Fe]ruary 25, 2026 Eng CS for HB 5063 A BILL to amend and reenact §7-18-13a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to convention and visitor's bureau;
in effect 90 days from passage (June 10, ]026) Enr CS for HB 5063 AN ACT to amend and reenact §7-18-13a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to convention and visitor's bureau;
Provided, That a convention and visitor’s bureau that allocates less than 40 percent of annual 1 Eng CS for HB 5063 revenues to salaries and personnel shall be considered to have satisfied the budget allocation requirement;
Enr CS for HB 5063 Provided, That a convention and visitor’s bureau that allocates less than 40 percent of annual revenues to salaries and personnel shall be considered to have satisfied the budget allocation requirement;
A copy of the audit or financial review shall be filed with each county or municipality from which the bureau received an appropriation of hotel occupancy tax, the State Auditor, the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, and the West Virginia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus.
A copy of the audit or financial review shall be filed with each county or municipality from which the bureau received an appropriation of hotel occupancy tax, the State Auditor, the Joint Committee on Enr CS for HB 5063 Government and Finance, and the West Virginia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus.
After July 1, 2024, a bureau that has not caused such an audit or financial review to be made is 2 Eng CS for HB 5063 ineligible to receive an appropriation of hotel occupancy tax proceeds pursuant to §7-18-14 of this code.
After July 1, 2024, a bureau that has not caused such an audit or financial review to be made is ineligible to receive an appropriation of hotel occupancy tax proceeds pursuant to §7-18-14 of this code.
(e) (f) Nothing in this section may prohibit either the State Auditor or the Legislative Auditor from conducting regular reviews or audits of the operations or finances of a convention and visitor’s bureau to ensure compliance with this code.
(f) Nothing in this section may prohibit either the State Auditor or the Legislative Auditor from conducting regular reviews or audits of the operations or finances of a convention and visitor’s bureau to ensure compliance with this code.
Enr CS for HB 5063 The Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled.
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Clerk of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
Clerk of the Senate Originated in the House of Delegates.
In effect 90 days from passage.
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Speaker of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
President of the Senate __________ The within is ................................................
this the...........................................
Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2026.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 165, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

  2. Became law 4/2/2026

  3. To Governor 3/25/2026

  4. To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal

  5. Became law without Governor's signature - Senate Journal

  6. Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal

  7. House received Senate message

  8. On 3rd reading

  9. Read 3rd time

  10. Passed Senate (Roll No. 501)

  11. Communicated to House

  12. Completed legislative action

  13. On 2nd reading

  14. Read 2nd time

  15. Reported do pass

  16. Immediate consideration

  17. Read 1st time

  18. Introduced in Senate

  19. To Government Organization

  20. To Government Organization

  21. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  22. Read 3rd time

  23. Passed House (Roll No. 262)

  24. Communicated to Senate

  25. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  26. Read 2nd time

  27. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  28. Read 1st time

  29. By substitute, do pass

  30. To House Local Governments

  31. Filed for introduction

  32. To Government Organization

  33. Introduced in House

  34. To House Government Organization

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5063 do?
To permit the county commission to appoint a county commissioner to a convention and visitor’s bureau as a voting member
Who sponsors HB 5063?
HB 5063 is sponsored by David Cannon (Republican) and Pat McGeehan (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5063?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5063?
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