HB4017 H PS AM 1-25

C. Roskovensky 3338

    The Committee on Political Subdivisions moves to amend the bill on 2, line 20, by striking subsection (b) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof, the following:

    “(b) (1) The board shall consist of ten voting members, designated as follows:

    (A) The Secretary of Commerce or the Director of the West Virginia Development Office, who shall serve as chair;

    (B) The Secretary of Education and the Arts or a designee; and

    (C) The Executive Director of the West Virginia Housing Development Fund or their designee.

    (2) And six members that are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, as follows:

    (A) One member who represents an entertainment organization;

    (B) One member who has demonstrated expertise in the field of an arts organization;

    (C) One Member who is a licensed architect and is L.E.E.D. certified;

    (D) One member who has demonstrated expertise in the field of scientific research and development or technology organization;

    (E) One member who represents municipalities;

    (F) One member who has demonstrated expertise in the field of urban planning and development; and

    (G) One member who represents counties.”;

    And,

    On page 3, line 12, by striking subsection (c) in its entirety and renumbering the remaining subsections accordingly.;

    And,

    On page 6, line 20 by inserting a new subsection (d) to read as follows:

    “(d) A certified arts community shall be included as an arts and entertainment district and may not lose such designation.”