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WV HB4541
WV HB4541To require DOH, when abandoning a right of way, to notify the legislative representatives in the county or counties in which this right of way is located via email and first class mail in addition to publication in the newspaper
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require notice from the Commissioner of Highways of the discontinuance, vacation, abandonment, or closure of any road or highway be published as a Class I legal advertisement and shall also notify members of the Legislature who represent the area in which the road or highway is located of the proceedings.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Highways, when discontinuing, vacating, abandoning, or closing any road or highway, to publish this action as a Class I legal advertisement in newspapers within the county or counties where the road is located, and additionally, to notify the legislative representatives of those counties via email or first-class mail. This adds a direct communication requirement to the existing process, which already includes public notice on the division's website and newspaper publication, ensuring that local lawmakers are informed about changes to public roads in their districts.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works (on 01/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4541&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Highways, Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=938183847 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4541%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4541 |
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