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WV SB982

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robbie Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Neighborhood Access Road Program administered by the West Virginia Division of Highways to fund construction or improvement of public access roads serving residential neighborhoods and subdivisions

  • Establishes a special revenue fund in the State Treasury called the Neighborhood Access Road Fund, consisting of legislative appropriations, grants, and federal funds

  • Limits individual project funding to $750,000 per fiscal year, with projects required to serve a minimum of 20 residential dwelling units (single-family, multifamily, or combination)

  • Prohibits funding for interior subdivision roads, private or gated roads, driveways, parking areas, and roads serving exclusively commercial or industrial development

  • Requires annual reporting to the Oversight Commission on Transportation Accountability and includes a 10-year sunset provision with remaining funds reverting to the State Road Fund upon termination

Legislative Description

Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program

Roads and Transportation

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works3/5/2026
Finance2/23/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure 2/18/2026

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