HB5685 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center.

What is the status of HB5685?

Signed into law as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 60, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (August 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5685?

Anderson, William (R, 010), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5685?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5685&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5685: Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center

Q: What does HB5685 do?

In its own words: An act to amend and reenact §29-22-18f of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §29-22-18h; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §31-15-16e, all relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center and any other facilities acquired to preserve any history of the State of West Virginia; clarifying priority of payment of bond debt service; authorizing certain allocations from State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund; requiring the Economic Development Authority t.

Status: Signed into law, April 1, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact §29-22-18f of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §29-22-18h; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §31-15-16e, all relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center and any other facilities acquired to preserve any history of the State of West Virginia; clarifying priority of payment of bond debt service; authorizing certain allocations from State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund; requiring the Economic Development Authority t.

From the enrolled text, March 12, 2026:

AN ACT to amend and reenact §29-22-18f of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §29-22-18h; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §31-15-16e, all relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center and any other facilities acquired to preserve any history of the State of West Virginia; clarifying priority of payment of bond debt service; authorizing certain allocations from State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund; requiring the Economic Development Authority to issue certain bonds; creating a fund; requiring the Secretary of Tourism to provide a list of capital improvements; and requiring the Governor to certify capital improvements to the Authority within a certain period of time. CHAPTER 29. MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS AND OFFICERS. ARTICLE 22. STATE LOTTERY ACT. §29-22-18f. Backup pledge of bonds supported by the State Lottery Fund and the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund; payment of bond debt service. (a) Any and all remaining funds in the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund after payment of debt service pursuant to sections eighteen-a, eighteen-d, eighteen-e and eighteen-h of this article shall be made available to pay debt service in connection with any revenue bonds issued pursuant to section eighteen of this article, if and to the extent needed …

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West Virginia HB5685: Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center

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