WV HB2645

Requires the West Virginia Turnpike Authority to hold public hearings with at least 14 days prior notice in each county the turnpike passes through before proposing any toll, rent, fee, or charge increases

Mandates that at public hearings, the Authority must show cause why the proposed increase is necessary to address operational or maintenance needs, and attendees must be given reasonable opportunity to speak

Grants the Joint Committee on Government and Finance full authority to audit all tolls, rents, fees, charges, and revenue of the Parkways Authority at any time upon request of the committee chair

Extends audit oversight to the sinking fund used for bond payments, interest, and related expenses, requiring full transparency to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance

Clarifies that tolls may not be charged on existing roads without express legislative authorization, except for the West Virginia Turnpike and new lanes, sections, bridges, tunnels, or related facilities on the Turnpike