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WV HCR17

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study pedestrian safety measures for the New River Gorge Bridge, including feasibility, effectiveness, and costs of installation and maintenance
  • Requires consultation with the Bridge Day Commission to determine whether safety measures can be installed while still permitting Bridge Day activities to continue
  • Directs the study to evaluate availability of federal funding and feasibility of using State Road Fund allocations for the safety measures
  • Authorizes seeking grants, partnering with government agencies and educational institutions, and contracting with private entities to conduct the study
  • Requires the committee to report findings, conclusions, recommendations, and draft legislation to the 2027 regular legislative session

Legislative Description

Relating to increasing the safety of the New River Gorge Bridge

Last Action

To House Rules

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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