West Virginia HCR95: Study resolution for the WV Economic Development Authority to identity and assess land around Tygart Lake in Taylor County, for the development of public entertainment, amusement, and tourism facilities

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

HOUSE Concurrent RESOLUTION 95 (By Delegate B. Smith) [March 18, 2025; Referred to the Committee on Rules] Requesting the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to identify and assess land around Tygart Lake in Taylor County, West Virginia, for the development of public entertainment, amusement, and tourism facilities, and to explore funding sources from federal, state, and private developers to invest in these projects. Whereas, Tygart Lake is a premier yet underutilized natural resource in Taylor County, West Virginia, with tremendous potential to become a major hub for tourism, recreation, and economic development; and Whereas, Tygart Lake is strategically located along two major U.S. and Whereas, Tygart Lake is within a 30-minute drive of Clarksburg, Bridgeport, and Fairmont, West Virginia, as well as Fairmont State University, Morgantown, and West Virginia University, providing access to a significant population base and workforce; and Whereas, Tygart Lake is approximately two hours from major metropolitan areas such as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Charleston, West Virginia, and Wheeling, West Virginia. It is also within a six-hour drive of cities including Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ocean City, New Jersey, Ocean City, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, Richmond, Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina, Cincinnati, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, and Cleveland, Ohio; and Whereas, The City of Grafton, near Tygart Lake, is rich in history and culture as the home of the International Mother's Day Shrine, the …

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Sponsors

• Smith, Bryan (R, 073) · primary sponsor

Common questions

What is HCR95?

HCR95 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Study resolution for the WV Economic Development Authority to identity and assess land around Tygart Lake in Taylor County, for the development of public entertainment, amusement, and tourism facilities.

What is the status of HCR95?

Introduced as of March 18, 2025.

Who sponsored HCR95?

Smith, Bryan (R, 073).

Where is the official record for HCR95?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2025&sessiontype=RS&input4=95&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res