HB4541

To require DOH, when abandoning a right of way, to notify the legislative representatives in the county or counties in which this right of way is located via email and first class mail in addition to publication in the newspaper

Introduced·1/19/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4541 mandates the Department of Highways to notify county legislators via email and first-class mail when abandoning a road.

West Virginia HB4541 amends the state's road abandonment procedures by requiring the Department of Highways to notify county legislators via email and first-class mail when abandoning a road. This notification must accompany the publication of the abandonment in a newspaper. The bill ensures that legislators representing the affected counties are informed about the proceedings, enhancing transparency and local representation in the decision-making process.

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Energy and Public Works Committee
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History

Jan 19

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 19

House

To Energy and Public Works

Jan 19

House

Introduced in House