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§12-7-16. Credit of State Not Pledged

The provisions of this article do not and shall not be construed to authorize the jobs investment trust board at any time or in any manner to grant or pledge the credit or taxing power of the state. None of the obligations or debts created by the jobs investment trust board under the authority granted […]

§12-8-1. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the pension liability redemption act.

§12-8-2. Declaration of Policy; Legislative Findings; Legislative Intent

The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) The Legislature has established a number of pension systems, including the death, disability and retirement fund of the West Virginia State Police established in article two, chapter fifteen of this code; the Judges' Retirement System established in article nine, chapter fifty-one of this code; and the Teachers Retirement […]

§12-8-3. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: (1) "Bonds" means bonds, notes, refunding notes and bonds, or other obligations of the state issued by the Governor pursuant to this article.

§12-7-6. Corporate Powers

The board may: (1)( A) Make loans to eligible businesses with or without interest secured if and as required by the board; and (B) acquire ownership interests in eligible businesses. These investments may be made in eligible businesses that stimulate economic growth and provide or retain jobs in this state and shall be made only […]

§12-7-7. Limitation on Investments

Subject to the provisions of 12-7-9 of this code, the board may invest in any eligible business: Provided, That at the time of the placement of the investment not more than 20 percent of the boards total investment portfolio is invested in one eligible business within any two-year period: Provided, however, That the board may […]

§12-7-9. Applications for Investment Priority; Investment Package

(a) The board shall accept and review applications from eligible businesses and shall determine the investment worthiness, the benefits to the West Virginia economy, the leverage potential for investments in small business investment companies, the jobs creation potential, and the economic circumstances of the region or regions of the state that would benefit from each […]