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West VirginiaSB 6072026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to federally approved project delivery methods for airport capital improvement projects

Sponsored By: Anne B. Charnock (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§8-29-8

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

FAA-funded airport projects follow federal procurement

For airport projects that use FAA Airport Improvement or Airport Terminal funds, authorities can use any FAA-approved delivery method, like design-build or construction manager at-risk. The project must meet FAA design and safety standards. Buying and contracting that follow FAA rules count as meeting West Virginia procurement rules.

Airport boards set rules and hire

Airport authorities can adopt bylaws and rules that do not conflict with law. They can elect officers, create committees, hire staff, and set pay. They can delegate duties and decisions to officers, agents, and employees.

Airports can build and lease facilities

Airport authorities can buy and manage property. They can build, expand, and repair airport buildings and related roads and parks. They can lease buildings and sites to tenants on terms they approve. They can contract with public or private partners to develop airports and business parks.

Airport fees, bonds, and borrowing tools

Airport authorities can borrow money and issue revenue bonds. They can set and collect reasonable fees and charges. They can apply for and use grants, donations, and regional help, and spend their funds to carry out projects. Authorities may set how member governments pay through bylaws. These tools can fund projects, but debt may raise fees or rents later.

Airport management deals allowed, powers limited

Airport authorities can sign management agreements with any county, city, or town to run an existing airport. Their other powers apply only in the airport’s county and counties next to it. The law still allows management agreements with noncontiguous local governments.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Anne B. Charnock

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Tom Takubo

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 247 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/9/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 383)

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 358)

Yes: 92 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 357)

Yes: 90 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/9/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 55)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026

    3/17/2026Senate

  2. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  3. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  4. House received Senate message

    3/10/2026House

  5. To Governor 3/10/2026

    3/10/2026Senate

  6. House Message received

    3/9/2026Senate

  7. Senate concurred in House changed effective date (voice vote)

    3/9/2026Senate

  8. Effective from passage (Roll No. 383)

    3/9/2026Senate

  9. Communicated to House

    3/9/2026Senate

  10. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/6/2026House

  11. Read 3rd time

    3/6/2026House

  12. Passed House (Roll No. 357)

    3/6/2026House

  13. Effective from passage (Roll No. 358)

    3/6/2026House

  14. Communicated to Senate

    3/6/2026House

  15. Completed legislative action

    3/6/2026Senate

  16. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/5/2026House

  17. Read 2nd time

    3/5/2026House

  18. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

    3/4/2026House

  19. Read 1st time

    3/4/2026House

  20. House received Senate message

    2/10/2026House

  21. Introduced in House

    2/10/2026House

  22. To Government Organization

    2/10/2026House

  23. To House Government Organization

    2/10/2026House

  24. On 3rd reading

    2/9/2026Senate

  25. Read 3rd time

    2/9/2026Senate

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