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WV HB4841

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Geno Chiarelli

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County commissions may formally petition the Division of Highways to prioritize specific local road repairs or maintenance
  • Petitions must include road name and location, current condition, traffic volume, complaints received, and estimates for repair scope and cost
  • Division of Highways must acknowledge petitions within 15 business days and provide a written decision (approve, defer, or deny with explanation) within 90 calendar days
  • Road repair projects estimated over $100,000 require at least one public hearing in the county with two weeks of legal advertisement
  • Division of Highways must submit an annual report on petition status and progress to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance

Legislative Description

Allow county commissions to formally petition the Division of Highways regarding the repair of local roads

Counties

Last Action

To House Finance

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/27/2026

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