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SB 94WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia continues Robert C. Byrd Corridor H Highway Authority and expands economic development powers

Original title: Relating to Robert C. Byrd Corridor H Highway Authority

Last action · February 18, 2026: To FinanceSponsor: Bill Hamilton

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia Senate Bill 94 officially continues the Robert C. Byrd Corridor H Highway Authority, grants the agency expanded powers to acquire property, enter , and contract private legal counsel, and requires an annual report to the Legislature starting December 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure establishes specific statutory authority for the regional agency to hold property, secure financing, and partner with out-of-state groups and federal agencies, while limiting its financial liability to amounts awarded for grant acquisition facilitation.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Robert C. Byrd Corridor H Highway Authority

The authority is continued in state code, granted extensive new powers to manage property and contracts, and subjected to mandatory annual reporting.

Directly affected

Member counties and communities

Member counties and communities participate in providing input for the authority's tactical goals and demonstrable objectives.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Robert C. Byrd Corridor H Highway Authority?

It is a regional authority originally created in 1997 and continued under this bill to drive economic development and infrastructure projects.

What new powers does the authority receive?

The bill allows the authority to acquire and lease property, mortgage assets, procure insurance, hire private legal counsel, accept federal grants and private gifts, and form .

Does the authority have to report to the state legislature?

Yes, starting December 1, 2026, and every year thereafter, the authority must submit a written report of its activities and recommendations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

6 actions

Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
To Finance
Feb 18, 2026Senate
Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance
Jan 14, 2026SenateCommittee
To Economic Development
Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced in Senate
Jan 14, 2026SenateCommittee
To Economic Development then Finance
Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroduced
Filed for introduction

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Joint Committee on Government and Finance, Robert C. Byrd Corridor H Highway Authority

OrganizationJoint Committee on Government and Finance“Legislative committee receiving annual reports from the authority.”Map →

OrganizationRobert C. Byrd Corridor H Highway Authority“Regional highway authority continued and granted additional powers.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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