This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish protections for counties receiving funding from the State Road Construction Account. Specifically, it ensures that any funding allocated to the counties listed—Raleigh, Fayette, Wyoming, Mercer, Kanawha, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, McDowell, and Nicholas—will not alter or reduce the funding they receive from the State Road Fund. This is achieved through the insertion of new language that explicitly states that funding from the State Road Fund cannot be modified as a result of receiving funds from the State Road Construction Account.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Division of Highways conduct a study to assess any funding disputes that may have arisen from the effective date of this section until January 1, 2026. This provision aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the funding process for these counties, reinforcing the intent to maintain their financial support for road construction and maintenance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-16A-11