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HB 5137WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill Exempts County School Buses from Toll Road Fees

Original title: Exempting county school buses from paying the toll fees

Last action · February 3, 2026: To House EducationSponsor: Kayla Young

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 5137 exempts all county school buses from paying toll road fees during , including student transport and maintenance driving.

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

County school buses

County school buses are exempt from paying toll road fees during regular use.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which vehicles are covered by the toll exemption?

County school buses operated within a school system are covered.

What activities are considered regular use for the exemption?

includes transporting students to and from school, field trips, after-school events, sporting events, and driving the bus for maintenance.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

4 actions

Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Education
Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee
To Education then Finance
Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

West Virginia Parkways Authority, Kayla Young

OrganizationWest Virginia Parkways Authority“Governing body under Article 16A referenced in the bill”Map →

PersonKayla Young“Delegate who introduced House Bill 5137”Map →

Sources

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www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 35)
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