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WV SB691
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Maynard
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Division of Highways (DOH) to provide full reimbursement for utility line relocations when utilities complete the physical relocation by the established deadline, regardless of prior rights
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Requires DOH to notify utilities in writing of eligibility for full reimbursement, set the completion deadline, and explicitly advise that reimbursement will be provided at DOH project expense
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Allows DOH to set additional requirements beyond the deadline that utilities must meet to qualify for full reimbursement
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Aims to reduce highway construction project delays by incentivizing timely utility relocations from DOH rights-of-way
Legislative Description
Authorizing DOH to provide reimbursement for timely relocation of utilities
Roads and Transportation
Last Action
Communicated to House
3/14/2026