§22-34-5. Report to the Legislature; sunset date.

(a) On or before January 15, 2024, and annually thereafter, the secretary shall prepare and submit to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance a written report, which may be transmitted electronically, evaluating the experience of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection with each design-built project completed pursuant to the provisions of this article during the prior calendar year, including whether the department realized any cost or time savings, the number and cost of change orders, the quality of work performed, the number of bids received, and other issues the secretary considers appropriate.

(b) The provisions of this article expire and shall have no force and effect after December 31, 2025.