West Virginia SB708 creates the River Access and Bridge Modernization Act to improve public river access safety.

West Virginia SB708, the River Access and Bridge Modernization Act, aims to enhance public safety by improving access to navigable waterways. The bill authorizes the Division of Highways to design, construct, and maintain public river access facilities, focusing on areas where improved access can reduce emergency response incidents. It prohibits the use of eminent domain for property acquisition, allowing only voluntary agreements.

West Virginia SB708 creates the River Access and Bridge Modernization Act to improve public river access safety.

West Virginia SB708, the River Access and Bridge Modernization Act, aims to enhance public safety by improving access to navigable waterways. The bill authorizes the Division of Highways to design, construct, and maintain public river access facilities, focusing on areas where improved access can reduce emergency response incidents. It prohibits the use of eminent domain for property acquisition, allowing only voluntary agreements.