HB 2645
Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased
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Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Parkways Authority to follow specific, non-discretionary procedures before increasing tolls, rents, fees, or charges on parkways and economic development projects. These procedures include holding public hearings in affected counties, providing ample notice, and demonstrating the necessity of the increase to address operational or maintenance needs. The bill also mandates competitive bidding for contracts related to facilities along the Turnpike and requires public availability of economic development project proposals.
Key provisions
- Requires public hearings in counties affected by toll increases.
- Requires 14 days’ notice for public hearings.
- Mandates demonstrating the necessity of toll increases to address operational or maintenance needs.
- Requires competitive bidding for contracts related to facilities along the West Virginia Turnpike.
- Requires public availability of economic development project proposals.
- Establishes a sinking fund for bond payments and requires full, transparent auditing by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.
- Specifies procedures for the use and disposition of funds in the sinking fund.
- Requires the Parkways Authority to publish notices of proposed projects in a legal advertisement.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Parkways Authority
- West Virginia Turnpike users
- Residents of counties traversed by the West Virginia Turnpike
- Businesses operating along the West Virginia Turnpike
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