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Read. Follow. Verify.West Virginia Bill Authorizes Green Flashing Warning Lights on Division of Highways Vehicles
Last action · February 17, 2026: On 3rd reading, House CalendarSponsors: Pat McGeehan and 5 others
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What This Bill Proposed
House Bill 4993 permits the use of green flashing warning lights on Division of Highways vehicles and other designated equipment at the discretion of the Commissioner of Highways. The measure amends existing vehicle equipment statutes to establish green as an authorized warning light color restricted to highway department vehicles and specific equipment.
The change gives the Commissioner of Highways direct authority to permit green warning lights on state transportation fleet vehicles and selected operational equipment, altering state motor vehicle lighting rules.
- House Bill 4993 was introduced during the 2026 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature by request of the Division of Highways. context
Who It Would Have Affected
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Division of Highways
The agency and its vehicle operators are explicitly authorized to use green flashing warning lights on their fleet and designated equipment.
Commissioner of the Division of Highways
The Commissioner gains discretionary authority to designate in writing which other vehicles or equipment may use green flashing warning lights.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · on the House floor.
Procedural history
13 actions- Feb 17, 2026HouseOn 3rd reading, House Calendar
- Feb 17, 2026HousePlaced on House Calendar
- Feb 17, 2026HouseOn 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Feb 16, 2026HouseRead 2nd time
- Feb 16, 2026HouseOn 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Feb 13, 2026HouseRead 1st time
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- Feb 13, 2026HouseOn 1st reading, Special Calendar
- Feb 12, 2026HouseBy substitute, do pass
- Feb 4, 2026HouseMarkup Discussion
- Jan 30, 2026HouseCommitteeTo House Energy and Public Works
- Jan 30, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
- Jan 30, 2026HouseCommitteeTo Energy and Public Works
- Jan 30, 2026HouseIntroducedFiled for introduction
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 25)
- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment2Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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