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SB 913

Removing annual report requirement for WV Research Trust Fund

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Grady and 1 co-sponsor

The bill eliminates the annual reporting requirement for the West Virginia Research Trust Fund.

Chapter 158, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 913

Overview

Senate Bill 913 (SB 913), enacted in the 2026 Regular Session of the West Virginia Legislature, removes the annual reporting requirement for the West Virginia Research Trust Fund. The measure was introduced in February 2026, advanced through committees, passed both chambers, and was signed into law by the governor in March 2026, becoming Chapter 158, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.

Purpose and intent

  • Remove a mandatory annual report obligation tied to the West Virginia Research Trust Fund.
  • Streamline reporting and administrative requirements related to the Fund, reducing reporting burdens on the administering agency or responsible parties.

Key provisions and changes

  • Eliminates the statutory requirement to file an annual report related to the West Virginia Research Trust Fund.
  • Maintains or clarifies that other aspects of the Fund’s operation, governance, and any existing reporting or accountability framework not explicitly repealed or superseded by SB 913 remain in effect, unless otherwise stated.
  • The bill does not appears to alter theFund’s funding, purposes, eligibility criteria, or grant/award processes beyond removing the annual reporting mandate.

Who or what is affected

  • West Virginia Research Trust Fund administrators and managing state agencies/entities responsible for annual reporting to the Legislature or the public.
  • Potentially affected stakeholders include researchers, institutions, and organizations relying on the Fund’s programs, as well as policymakers who previously reviewed annual reports.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and committee consideration occurred in February 2026.
  • The bill received House and Senate passage in March 2026, with action including readings, markup, and final approvals.
  • The Governor approved the bill on March 18–19, 2026.
  • Effective date: The bill became Chapter 158, Acts, Regular Session, 2026, upon enactment; the precise operative date (e.g., effective date) would be stated in the enrolled act text (typically immediate or a specified date after enactment). Specific effective date not provided in the summary details given.

Practical impact

  • Administrative relief: Agencies and the Fund may experience reduced reporting workload and associated costs, improving administrative efficiency. -Transparency considerations: With the annual report no longer required, legislative and public access to year-over-year performance data may rely on alternative reporting mechanisms or periodic updates, if any exist under other provisions.
  • Continuity: The bill does not appear to alter the Fund’s core functions, funding streams, or grant-making processes, aside from the removed annual reporting mandate.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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