The Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would create the West Virginia Corridor H Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority.
Senate Bill 571 would establish an authority board consisting of county economic development officials to pursue energy and business growth along Corridor H.
The 16-member independent body would consist of representatives of economic development agencies in Lewis, Upshur, Barbour, Randolph, Tucker, Grant and Hardy counties, as well as representatives from industry and private business, both from throughout the state and within the corridor.
The intent of the legislation is to facilitate critical and time-sensitive opportunities for economic development in the corridor.
The Senate has adjourned until tomorrow, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m.
Afternoon Meetings:
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W
Morning Meetings for 2/7:
Agriculture and Natural Resources at 10 a.m. in 208W
