This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule concerning small wireless facilities located on Division of Highways rights-of-way. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 23, 2024, identified as 157 CSR 13, which is established under the authority of 31H-2-3 of the code. The bill aims to streamline the process for managing small wireless facilities within the rights-of-way of the Division of Highways, thereby facilitating the deployment of such technologies. This legislative change is part of a broader effort to enhance infrastructure and support the growing demand for wireless communication services.

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Introduced Version: 64-8-1