SB691

Authorizing DOH to provide reimbursement for timely relocation of utilities

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

West Virginia SB691 authorizes the Department of Highways to reimburse utilities for timely relocation of their lines during highway construction.

West Virginia SB691 amends the state code to allow the Department of Highways (DOH) to provide reimbursement to utilities for the timely relocation of their lines during highway construction projects. The bill outlines conditions for reimbursement, including the requirement that the utility must complete the relocation on or before the established deadline. The division may set additional requirements for utilities to receive full reimbursement. The bill also allows the division to propose and promulgate rules for legislative approval to comply with the provisions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 92–0 · Feb 26
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

3:00 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

Mar 5

3:00 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

History

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received

Mar 14

Senate

Senate refused to concur; requested House to recede (Voice vote)

Mar 14

Senate

Communicated to House