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WV SB691

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Allows DOH to set additional requirements beyond the deadline that utilities must meet to qualify for full reimbursement

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works3/2/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure 1/30/2026

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