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West VirginiaSB 9822026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program

Sponsored By: Robbie Morris (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§17-31-1§17-31-2§17-31-3§17-31-4§17-31-5§17-31-6§17-31-7§17-31-8§17-31-9

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Annual report on neighborhood road projects

The Division of Highways must send a yearly report to the Legislative Oversight Commission. It lists approved and denied projects, locations and descriptions, units served, total spending, expected maintenance effects, and recommended changes.

State help to fix neighborhood roads

The law creates the Neighborhood Access Road Program and a special fund, run by the Division of Highways. It pays to build or upgrade public access roads that connect neighborhoods to a state road, serve new phases, or fix unsafe or limited access that harms emergency services, school buses, or public access. Local matching money is not required.

Eligibility and limits for road upgrades

Work must be on roads already in a state or local public road system and open to everyone; the Division does not have to add roads to the state system. Projects must serve at least 20 homes or units. The fund cannot pay for private or gated roads, HOA roads, driveways, parking areas, or roads used only for business or industry. No project can get more than $750,000 in a single fiscal year, though funding can span years. Approvals depend on available funds and the Division’s discretion.

Program ends after three years

The program ends three years after it takes effect unless the Legislature renews it. Any money left in the fund goes to the State Road Fund unless a later law says otherwise. Projects approved before the end can still be finished.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Robbie Morris

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Patricia Rucker

    Republican • Senate

  • Jay Taylor

    Republican • Senate

  • Zack Maynard

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 158 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/14/2026

Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 675)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/14/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 614)

Yes: 91 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 347)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. To Governor 3/19/2026

    3/19/2026Senate

  2. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/14/2026House

  4. Reported by the Clerk

    3/14/2026House

  5. Amendment reported by the Clerk

    3/14/2026House

  6. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/14/2026House

  7. Read 3rd time

    3/14/2026House

  8. Amended on 3rd reading

    3/14/2026House

  9. Passed House (Roll No. 614)

    3/14/2026House

  10. Communicated to Senate

    3/14/2026House

  11. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

  12. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 675)

    3/14/2026Senate

  13. Communicated to House

    3/14/2026Senate

  14. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026Senate

  15. To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  16. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  17. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  18. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/13/2026House

  19. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/12/2026House

  20. Read 2nd time

    3/12/2026House

  21. Amendment reported by the Clerk

    3/12/2026House

  22. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/12/2026House

  23. Do pass, but first to Finance

    3/11/2026House

  24. 2nd reference dispensed

    3/11/2026House

  25. Read 1st time

    3/11/2026House

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