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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION
                  Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 824
        By Senators Maynard and Caputo [Passed March 8, 2024; in effect 90 days from passage]
     Enr CS for SB 824
  AN ACT to amend and reenact §5B-2-17 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating
         to the West Virginia Motorsport Committee; expanding the membership from five to 17
         members including the chairperson; and designating the motorsport that shall be
         represented by the increased membership.
     Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
     ARTICLE 2. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
     §5B-2-17. West Virginia Motorsport Committee.
         (a) The West Virginia Motorsport Committee is hereby created.
         (b) The committee consists of 17 members, including its chairperson, appointed by the
  Governor to serve at his or her will and pleasure. The committee members shall represent:
         (1) Asphalt oval racing;
         (2) Dirt drag racing;
         (3) Dirt oval racing;
         (4) Drag racing;
         (5) Drift racing;
         (6) Hill climb racing;
        (7) Karting racing;
        (8) Motor cross racing;
        (9) Motorcycle road course racing;
        (10) Mud racing;
        (11) Off-road racing;
        (12) Rallying racing;
        (13) Rallycross racing;
        (14) Road course racing;
        (15) Time Trials racing; and
        (16) Truck/Tractor pulls.
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     Enr CS for SB 824
         (c) The Secretary of the Department of Tourism and the Secretary of the Department of
 Economic Development shall also serve on the committee, ex officio.
         (d) The committee shall:
         (1) Work with the existing facilities within the state to enhance existing racing;
         (2) Develop a strategy that creates further opportunities, such as encouraging racing
 training schools, conducting special events, and encouraging special events and the construction
 of larger in-state racing facilities; and
         (3) Seek opportunities to promote economic growth and manufacturing jobs related to
 motorsports.
         (e) The committee shall hold regular meetings, at least quarterly, and conduct public
 hearings as it considers necessary.
         (f) The committee shall report on the status of its duties, goals, accomplishments, and
 recommendations to the Legislature on at least an annual basis.
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Statutes affected: 
Introduced Version: 5B-2-17
Committee Substitute: 5B-2-17
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 5B-2-17