The bill amends West Virginia Code 14-2-17a to establish a shortened procedure specifically for road condition claims. This new process is applicable to claims that do not arise from the current fiscal year's appropriation, allege property damage due to conditions on state highways or roads, and are supported by the Division of Highways, which must agree to stipulate to the claim amount, provided it does not exceed $3,000.

Under the new procedure, the Clerk of the Claims Commission will prepare a stipulation for the claim, which must be approved by the commission. Once approved, the clerk will send a release to the claimant, and upon the return of the signed release, the Division of Highways will certify the claim and requisition payment to the State Auditor. The Auditor will then issue a warrant to the claimant without further examination of the claim, except to confirm sufficient funds are available. This streamlined process aims to expedite the resolution of road condition claims.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 14-2-17a
Engrossed Version: 14-2-17a
Enrolled Version: 14-2-17a