This bill proposes the addition of a new article to the Code of West Virginia, specifically Article 29, which mandates that 10 percent of state revenues derived from sales tax, excise tax, severance tax, or any other means be allocated to the General Revenue and returned to the county offices of the Division of Highways where these taxes were collected. This distribution is intended to support counties impacted by increased highway usage, particularly due to tourism and mineral extraction. The bill specifies that these funds are supplementary to existing allocations provided by the Legislature.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that the additional funding received by the county offices of the Division of Highways should be utilized to enhance wages and restore labor forces that were previously reduced. Additionally, it stipulates that 2 percent of the funds generated from this initiative must be dedicated to replacing aging equipment and equipment that has been sold in prior years. This legislative measure aims to bolster the operational capacity of county highway departments through increased financial support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-29-1