WV HB2703

Requires the State Road Commissioner to set aside 20% of the state road fund to reimburse counties for money they spent from local revenue sources on constructing, reconstructing, repairing, or maintaining public roads and rights-of-way

Counties must apply for reimbursement by March 1 following the year expenses were incurred; if total requests exceed available funds, distribution is made on a pro rata basis rather than full matching

Mandates each Division of Highways district conduct annual public meetings to discuss road proposals and allow public input

Requires the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating state and federal road funds among districts by the 2026 legislative session, incorporating factors including population, lane miles, vehicle miles traveled, heavy truck traffic, and bridge conditions

Establishes a public comment period beginning October 1, 2026, and requires the formula be submitted to the Legislature for approval as a legislative rule, with provisions ensuring no district receives less funding than their highest amount from the previous five fiscal years