SB697

Relating to state road system

Vetoed·4/1/26

West Virginia SB697 establishes standards for existing access points to state highways, exempts certain temporary activities, and grandfathers older.

West Virginia SB697 amends the state road system regulations to establish clear standards for determining when an existing entrance to a state highway has changed use. The bill sets thresholds for increases in traffic volume that would trigger a change of use, such as a 20% rise in peak hour traffic or a 500 vehicle increase on a typical day. It also exempts temporary forestry or logging operations and routine agricultural operations from change of use reviews unless they create a safety hazard.

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Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

6 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

Apr 1

Senate

Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received