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WV HR11

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Howell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Encourages the West Virginia Division of Highways and Department of Tourism to hold a statewide K-12 student design competition for a new state highway route number shield

  • Celebrates two 2026 milestones: the 250th Anniversary of the United States founding and the 100th Anniversary of the U.S. numbered highway system

  • Requires winning design to be selected by December 31, 2026, with the student designer recognized by the Legislature during the 2027 session and awarded a full-size sign featuring their design

  • Design requirements include legibility at highway speeds, instant recognizability as a West Virginia marker, and compliance with federal traffic control standards

  • New signs would be implemented beginning July 1, 2027 through normal replacement cycles only, avoiding additional taxpayer costs

Legislative Description

Resolution celebrating 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States and 100th Anniversary of Interstate System

Last Action

To House Rules

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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