SB623Introduced in the Senate
Establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within WV
Introduced by Brian Helton, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to create economic incentives for data centers to locatewithin the state and further stimulate the state's economy by relying on locally sourced coal-generated electricity. The bill provides salvage value treatment for personal propertyused by qualifying data centers; an exemption from the B&O tax for all coal-generated electricity sold to qualifying data centers; and provides a sales tax exemption for all personal property sold to and used in the construction or maintenance of a qualifying data center.
Where it stands
To Economic Development
January 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Economic Development then Finance
Introduced in Senate
To Economic Development
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