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WV HB4419
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marty Gearheart
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AI Summary
- Requires the West Virginia Parkways Authority to hold public hearings in each county crossed by the West Virginia Turnpike before proposing any toll, rent, fee, or charge increase, with at least 14 days prior public notice
- Mandates the Authority demonstrate at hearings why proposed increases are necessary to address operational or maintenance needs
- Grants the Joint Committee on Government and Finance full auditing authority over all tolls, rents, fees, charges, increases, and other revenue upon request of the committee chair
- Removes previous language that exempted certain toll-setting decisions from supervision by other state agencies, replacing it with legislative oversight requirements
- Ensures all persons attending required public hearings are afforded a reasonable opportunity to speak and be heard on proposed increases
Legislative Description
Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased
Roads and Transportation
Last Action
Referred to Finance
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation and Infrastructure 2/18/2026
Energy and Public Works2/3/2026
Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology1/16/2026
Energy and Public Works1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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