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WV HB2108
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Statler
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Highways to develop and propose a formula for allocating state and federal road funds among West Virginia's 10 road maintenance districts and counties, to be submitted as a legislative rule during the 2026 regular session
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Mandates the formula include six specific factors: county population, population growth projections, total lane miles, vehicle miles traveled, heavy truck miles traveled, and number and condition of bridges
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Establishes a public comment period requiring the commissioner to implement a mechanism by October 1, 2025, to solicit public input for at least six weeks, with all comments posted on the department's website
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Guarantees no district receives less funding than the highest amount received in the previous five fiscal years, unless the overall Division of Highways budget is reduced
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Allows districts discretion to distribute funds among counties within a five-year period, provided all counties receive their formula-apportioned funds by the end of that period
Legislative Description
Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districts
Roads and Transportation
Last Action
To House Appropriations
2/17/2025