Roads And Transportation

State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Creating a workgroup relating to Dig Once Policy [HB-3473] [Infrastructure ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Construction ] [Economic Development ]
The purpose of this bill is to create a work group to create procedures and policies and a plan for the construction of a database with information necessary for infrastructure maintenance and development.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Linville Chapter 191, Acts, Regular Session, 2023 on 05/01/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Relating to costs of relocating public utility facilities, lines, or systems for certain highway construction projects [HB-3440] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Water ] [Construction ] [Budget and Spending ]
The purpose of this bill is to establish a cost-sharing procedure providing for sharing of relocation costs between a water or wastewater public utility and the Division of Highways on certain projects.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Westfall With Amendment, Do Pass, But First To Finance on 02/15/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Relating to reporting requirements under the Grant Transparency and Accountability Act [HB-3283] [Funding ] [Grants ]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that regardless of the source of funding, the funds required to match federal funds are not considered "state grants".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Linville With Amendment, Do Pass, But First To Finance on 02/21/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

To mandate that credit card payment be acceptable at toll booths [HB-3256] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Consumer Protection ]
The purpose of this bill is to allow for credit card payments at toll booths.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kayla Ann Young Filed For Introduction on 02/03/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Exempting county school buses from paying the toll fees [HB-3259] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Education ] [Budget and Spending ]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt school buses from having to pay toll fees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kayla Ann Young Filed For Introduction on 02/03/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Ending the toll road when the bond is paid off [HB-3258] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Infrastructure ]
The purpose of this bill is to end the tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike after the bonds have been paid off.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Larry D. Kump Filed For Introduction on 02/03/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

To eliminate the process of vehicle inspection in West Virginia [HB-3217] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article creating mandatory state inspections of motor vehicles.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Laura M Hurley Kimble Filed For Introduction on 02/02/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

To create the Road Optimization & Assessment Data (ROAD) Pilot Project [HB-3214] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Infrastructure ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ]
The purpose of this bill is to create the "Road Optimization and Assessment Data Road Pilot Program" to collect data to best determine how to maintain roads and highways.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Moore Arch Alfred Capito Chapter 297, Acts, Regular Session, 2023 on 05/01/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Relating to road work signs [HB-3179] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Construction ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to address signage for active work zones at which workers may be present.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Danielle Marie Walker Filed For Introduction on 01/31/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Deny severance pay to employees of DOT for failure or refusal of drug testing [HB-3114] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to deny severance pay to DOT employees for failure of a drug screen or refusal to take a drug screen.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler Chapter 249, Acts, Regular Session, 2023 on 05/01/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

To mandate sharp containers, AED monitors, and first aid kits at WV rest areas [HB-3080] [Public Health ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to require sharps containers, automatic electronic defibrillators (AEDs), and first-aid kits at welcome centers and rest areas on public highways where public restrooms are available.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Danielle Marie Walker Filed For Introduction on 01/26/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Requiring the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority [HB-3071] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Infrastructure ]
The purpose of this bill is to require the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority; and requiring tolls to be removed six months following removal of encumbrances for the bonds.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler Filed For Introduction on 01/26/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Give PSC authority to fine Class I railroads for safety and operational violations. [HB-3059] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill relates to railroad powers of the Public Service Commission. It provides a definition; clarifies regulation of service applicable to railroads; provides exceptions; allows for inquiries into management of railroads and investigation into violations of interstate commerce law; allows for inquiries into neglect or violations of law; authorizes examinations and production of books and papers; provides for forfeiture for refusal to comply with subpoena; requires annual statement to commission and identification of officers and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Mark Dean To Finance on 03/08/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Relating to increasing the validity of a commercial instruction permit [HB-3032] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
The purpose of this bill is to extend the validity of the commercial driver's license instruction permit from six months to one year.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Linville Filed For Introduction on 01/25/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Relating to establishing a program for camera assisted speed enforcement in active school zones in this state [HB-2984] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
This purpose of this bill is to establish a program for camera assisted speed enforcement in active school zones in this state, to be implemented by the West Virginia Department of Transportation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kayla Ann Young Filed For Introduction on 01/24/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Create camera assisted enforcement of speeding in active work zones [HB-2957] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Construction ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
This purpose of this bill is to establish a program for camera assisted speed enforcement in active work zones in this state, to be implemented by the West Virginia Department of Transportation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Clay Patrick Riley Filed For Introduction on 01/24/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Increasing validity of CDL instruction permit [SB-463] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
The purpose of this bill is to extend the validity of the commercial driver's license instruction permit from six months to one year.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert H. Plymale Chapter 211, Acts, Regular Session, 2023 on 05/01/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Authorizing DOH to prescribe restrictions, conditions, and regulations for railways crossing state roads [SB-456] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to ensure that rail companies cooperate with and receive permission from the Commissioner of Highways before closing state roads in order to prevent the unnecessary inconvenience or endangerment of the public by road closures.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert H. Plymale Filed For Introduction on 01/24/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Authorizing DOH pay current obligations from State Road Fund [SB-440] [Budget and Spending ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Infrastructure ]
The purpose of this bill is to allow the Commissioner of Highways to utilize the spending authority of the State Road Fund to pay current obligations by moving spending authority within the fund for a fiscal year. This would give the DOH the same or similar ability to transfer spending authority that other Special Revenue agencies have. When the agency forecasts what funding it will need two years out, the estimates for each appropriation line are not exact. DOH may predict it will need $1 million dollars in maintenance, but halfway through the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles H. Clements To House Finance on 03/01/2023

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

To supersede all ordinances that restrict atv’s on paved roads [HB-2929] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
The purpose of this bill is to remove the authority of the governing body of a municipal or county commission to prohibit the operation of all-terrain vehicles on streets in municipalities or county roads.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Todd Pritt Filed For Introduction on 01/23/2023

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