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 these counties receive from this account will not alter or reduce the funding they receive from the State Road Fund. The counties affected by this provision include Raleigh, Fayette, Wyoming, Mercer, Kanawha, Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, McDowell, and Nicholas.

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, 2027. This study aims to clarify the financial impacts of the new funding structure on the counties listed. Overall, the bill seeks to provide financial stability and clarity for the counties involved in road construction and maintenance projects.

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