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WV HJR38
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Ridenour
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AI Summary
- Proposes Amendment 19 to the West Virginia Constitution to transfer control, maintenance, and upkeep of most roads from the state to individual counties
- Excludes roads that are part of the National Highway System and designated West Virginia State Highways from the transfer
- Repeals eight previous constitutional amendments related to roads, including the Good Roads Amendment of 1920, Better Roads Amendment, Better Highways Amendment, Safe Roads Amendment of 1996, and Roads to Prosperity Amendment of 2017
- Requires the Legislature to authorize funding sources through the appropriations process to enable counties to independently maintain their road systems
- Would be submitted to voters for ratification at the 2026 general election if approved by two-thirds of each legislative house
Legislative Description
Returning control of roads in West Virginia to the Counties Amendment
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works
3/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Energy and Public Works3/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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