The bill proposes the establishment of the West Virginia Coal Marketing Program, which will be administered by the Governor. The program aims to protect and expand coal markets and facilities in West Virginia while addressing the impacts of market changes on local communities. The Governor is authorized to allocate funds for projects that provide public benefits related to these goals, with a requirement for legal certification from the Attorney General for any funded projects. Additionally, the Governor must report annually to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance detailing the projects funded, including amounts and recipients.

To support the program, the bill appropriates $1 million from the general fund to the newly created West Virginia Coal Marketing Program account, which is designated solely for the program's purposes. The Governor is also tasked with creating necessary rules for the program's implementation. The bill stipulates that it will take effect 90 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 22-37-1, 22-37-2, 22-37-3, 22-37-4