H. B. 4625


(By Delegates Cann, Warner, Stalnaker, Boggs,

Houston, Varner and Hall)


(Originating in the Committee on Finance)


[February 25, 2004]


A BILL to amend the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §5B-2-12a, relating to authorizing the tourism commission the use of the tourism promotion fund to support the 2004 Pete Dye West Virginia Classic to be held in this state in the year two thousand four.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, be amended by adding thereto a new section, designated §5B-2-12a, to read as follows:
§5B-2-12a. Tourism fund support for 2004 Pete Dye West Virginia Classic in Harrison County.

Notwithstanding the provisions of section twelve of this article, the tourism commission may expend moneys from the tourism promotion fund in the amount necessary and up to but not exceeding seven hundred fifty thousand dollars to support the 2004 Pete Dye West Virginia Classic in Harrison County which will be held in the month of July, two thousand four. Any requirements for matching grants under the rules promulgated pursuant to section twelve of this article shall not apply to this section.
The provisions of this section shall expire on the thirtieth day of December, two thousand four.