HB 3377
Non-State Owned Roads Improvement Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill, the Non-State Owned Roads Improvement Act, allows West Virginia municipalities – including cities, towns, and counties – to improve roads that are not owned or maintained by the state or federal government. It grants municipalities authority to perform tasks like paving, pothole repair, and installing signage, while also establishing legal protections for municipalities against lawsuits related to these improvements. The bill also requires municipalities to provide public notice and maintain transparency regarding projects and funding.
Key provisions
- Municipalities can undertake improvements to non-state owned roads.
- Improvements include paving, pothole repair, signage, drainage enhancements, and safety improvements.
- Municipalities are protected from liability for damages resulting from improvements made in good faith and compliant with regulations.
- Municipalities must provide public notification before starting projects.
- Municipalities must publish project details and funding sources on their websites.
- Municipalities can use existing funds, state/federal grants, and private partnerships to fund improvements.
- ‘Municipality’ is defined as any local government entity.
- ‘Non-state owned roads’ are defined as roads not owned or maintained by the state or federal government.
Who is affected
- Municipalities (cities, towns, and counties)
- Residents of West Virginia
- Property owners along non-state owned roads
- Local government officials
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