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WV HB4431

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marty Gearheart

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the West Virginia Parkways Authority to obtain approval from both the Legislature and the Governor before issuing any additional parkway revenue bonds
  • Mandates removal of tolls six months after all outstanding bond indebtedness or encumbrances are paid off
  • Amends §17-16A-10 of the West Virginia Code governing parkway revenue bonds
  • Current law allows the Parkways Authority to issue bonds without consent from other state departments; this bill adds legislative and gubernatorial oversight to that process
  • Introduced January 16, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works then Finance

Legislative Description

Requiring the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority

Roads and Transportation

Last Action

Markup Discussion

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology1/16/2026
Energy and Public Works1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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