This bill amends and reenacts section 64-10-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the certification of microgrid districts and high impact data centers. The legislative rule in question was filed in the State Register on January 12, 2026, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on January 29, 2026.

The primary aim of this bill is to facilitate the establishment of a framework for certifying microgrid districts and high impact data centers, which could enhance the state's infrastructure and economic development. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, indicating that it introduces new provisions without removing existing ones.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-10-1