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WV SB697
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Hamilton
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AI Summary
- Establishes specific thresholds for when an existing highway entrance constitutes a "change of use" requiring Division of Highways review: 50+ peak hour vehicle trips (20% increase), 500+ daily trips (20% increase), or 10+ additional daily heavy vehicles
- Exempts temporary forestry/logging operations (under 180 days, 50 trips/day, 10 heavy vehicles/day) and routine agricultural operations from change of use requirements
- Grandfathers all highway entrances existing for 40+ years or lacking Division records with 7+ years of documented use, prohibiting the state from requiring permits or upgrades unless a change of use occurs
- Allows property owners to improve existing entrances to meet current AASHTO safety standards without obtaining a new permit, requiring only notification to the Division of Highways
- Limits Division of Highways authority by prohibiting requirements disproportionate to actual traffic impact and barring forced upgrades solely because current standards differ from when the entrance was established
Legislative Description
Relating to state road system
Actions, Suits and Liens
Last Action
House Message received
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Public Works3/2/2026
Finance2/12/2026
Agriculture2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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