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WV HB5161
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Holstein
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AI Summary
- Creates the Rural Mobility Grant and Innovation Program administered by the Division of Highways to fund transportation services in areas with populations under 50,000 through competitive grants to local governments, nonprofits, and private providers
- Authorizes funding for demand-response services, micro transit, mobility management, vehicle purchases, passenger facilities, and workforce/senior/medical transportation initiatives
- Prohibits the state from directly operating transportation services or owning vehicles; requires all services be delivered through grants or contracts with eligible providers
- Allows reduced or waived local matching requirements for economically distressed counties and prioritizes counties with limited or no existing transportation service
- Requires annual reporting to the Legislature on funds awarded, services provided, ridership outcomes, and program improvement recommendations
Legislative Description
To create the West Virginia Rural Mobility and Transportation Access Act.
Roads and Transportation
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Public Works2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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