West VirginiaState road fund would direct $100 million to federal-aid programs
The measure would direct $100 million from West Virginia's State Road Fund to the Division of Highways for federal-aid programs in fiscal year 2026.
What it does
The measure would direct $100 million from the State Road Fund to the Division of Highways for federal-aid programs during fiscal year 2026.
Argument forThe funding could give the Division of Highways more money for transportation projects supported through federal-aid programs.
Argument againstUsing $100 million for these programs may leave less of the available State Road Fund balance for other transportation needs.
More detail
The measure would increase the State Road Fund appropriation for federal-aid programs by $100 million. The money would go to the Department of Transportation's Division of Highways, fund 9017, fiscal year 2026, organization 0803. The appropriation is listed under Other Federal Aid Programs. The bill states that an unappropriated State Road Fund balance is available for this purpose. The appropriation applies to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and the text says the measure takes effect from passage on March 13, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 13Chapter 49, Acts, Regular Session, 2026Latest
- Mar 19Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/19/2026Major
- Mar 18To Governor 3/18/2026To Governor
- Mar 14Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/19/2026 - House JournalMajor
- Mar 14Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/19/2026 - Senate JournalBecame Law
- Mar 14To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate JournalMinor
- Mar 13Completed legislative action
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Effective from passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 13Communicated to House
- Mar 13Effective from passage (Roll No. 586)
- Mar 13Passed Senate (Roll No. 585)Passed Senate
- Mar 13Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 13On 3rd reading
- Mar 12Read 2nd timeMinor
- Mar 12On 2nd reading
- Mar 11Read 1st timeMinor
- Vote recorded PASSAGE-SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded EFFECT FROM PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 11Immediate consideration
- Mar 11Committee reference dispensed
- Mar 11Introduced in SenateMinor
- Mar 11Ordered to Senate
- Mar 11Effective from passage (Roll No. 406)
- Mar 11Passed House (Roll No. 405)Passed House
- Mar 11Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 11On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Mar 10Read 2nd timeMinor
- Mar 10On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Mar 9Read 1st timeMinor
- Mar 9Immediate consideration
- Mar 9Do pass
- Mar 9Introduced in HouseMinor
- Mar 9Originating in House FinanceIntroduced
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