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WV SB1015
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robbie Morris
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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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