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WV SB1015

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robbie Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Drainage Remediation Fund in the State Treasury to address water drainage issues affecting state roads, including problems extending onto private property
  • Fund receives legislative appropriations, grants, gifts, and donations; interest accumulates and balances do not revert to General Revenue at fiscal year end
  • Commissioner of Highways administers the fund and may approve drainage projects upon application from county commissions and municipalities
  • County commissions, municipalities, and private landowners may request project upgrades if they fully reimburse the fund for the additional costs
  • Commissioner may use eminent domain powers for drainage projects and may prioritize projects based on available funds and cost-sharing commitments from local entities

Legislative Description

Establishing Drainage Relief Fund

Roads and Transportation

Last Action

To Finance

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/24/2026
Government Organization2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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