This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to exempt school buses currently in operation from paying tolls on West Virginia roadways that charge toll fees. Specifically, it adds a new provision stating that "West Virginia school buses currently in operation are exempted from paying tolls owed on a West Virginia roadway that collects toll fees pursuant to this section or otherwise." This change aims to alleviate the financial burden on school transportation services and ensure that school buses can operate without incurring additional toll costs.

In addition to the new exemption for school buses, the bill also reaffirms the authority of the Parkways Authority to set and collect tolls and fees for the use of parkway projects and other economic development or tourism projects. The existing provisions regarding the management of toll revenues and the competitive bidding process for contracts related to these projects remain intact, ensuring that the financial operations of the Parkways Authority continue to be regulated and transparent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-16A-13