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WV HB2558
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Linville
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AI Summary
- Requires railroad companies to obtain permission from the Commissioner of the Division of Highways before constructing or performing maintenance on railroads, tracks, or crossings that affect state roads
- Expands existing restrictions on railroad construction across state roads to also cover maintenance activities
- Railroads must keep their roadbed and highway crossings in proper repair, or construct overhead/undergrade crossings approved by the Division of Highways
- Railroad companies bear the cost when approach construction is necessitated by changes to railroad grade at crossings
- Prohibits any person, firm, or corporation from constructing works, laying pipes, or erecting poles on state roads without meeting Division of Highways restrictions and regulations
Legislative Description
Requiring cooperation between the rail company and the Division of Highways when construction or maintenance activities are conducted by the company
Roads and Transportation
Last Action
To House Enviroment, Infrastructure, and Technology
2/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology2/20/2025
Energy and Public Works2/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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