HB4002 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory.

What is the status of HB4002?

Vetoed as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal (April 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4002?

Dittman, Lori (R, 063), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4002?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4002&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB4002: Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory

Q: What does HB4002 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §4-16-1, §4-16-2, and §4-16-3, relating to establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory; establishing powers and duties; directing funding; establishing an advisory group; specifying composition and duties of the advisory group; authorizing reimbursement of members; exempting meetings of the advisory group from open meetings laws; exempting documents compiled by the advisory group from public records requests; and requiring annual reports. ARTICLE 16. THE WEST VIRGINIA COLLABORATORY. §4-16-1. The W.

Status: Vetoed, April 1, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §4-16-1, §4-16-2, and §4-16-3, relating to establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory; establishing powers and duties; directing funding; establishing an advisory group; specifying composition and duties of the advisory group; authorizing reimbursement of members; exempting meetings of the advisory group from open meetings laws; exempting documents compiled by the advisory group from public records requests; and requiring annual reports. ARTICLE 16. THE WEST VIRGINIA COLLABORATORY. §4-16-1. The W.

From the enrolled text, March 12, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §4-16-1, §4-16-2, and §4-16-3, relating to establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory; establishing powers and duties; directing funding; establishing an advisory group; specifying composition and duties of the advisory group; authorizing reimbursement of members; exempting meetings of the advisory group from open meetings laws; exempting documents compiled by the advisory group from public records requests; and requiring annual reports. ARTICLE 16. THE WEST VIRGINIA COLLABORATORY. §4-16-1. The West Virginia Collaboratory established. (a) There is established the West Virginia Collaboratory (Collaboratory) to facilitate the dissemination of the policy and research expertise of state institutions of higher education within West Virginia, as that term is defined in §18B-1-2 of this code, for practical use by state and local governments and for the benefit of the citizens of the State of West Virginia. The Collaboratory shall be housed at Marshall University. (b) The Collaboratory shall do at least the following within the funds available by appropriation of the (2) Support research programs at institutions of higher education within the Collaboratory's areas of focus and expertise; (3) Identify, pursue, and support research and development opportunities through technology research and development, including, but not limited to, funding opportunities and partnerships between institutions of higher education, government agencies, nonprofit …

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West Virginia HB4002: Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory

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