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HB 4426

Ensure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Brooks and 5 co-sponsors

HB 4426 mandates that State Road Construction Account funding supplements rather than replaces baseline DOT district highway funding to prevent budget shifting between accounts.

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Bill Summary · HB 4426

Legislative bill overview

HB 4426 establishes that funds from West Virginia's State Road Construction Account must be provided to Department of Transportation districts in addition to—rather than as a replacement for—their regular general highways funding. This ensures that road construction account money cannot be used to reduce baseline highway maintenance and improvement allocations to DOT districts.

Why is this important

Road maintenance funding is critical infrastructure investment that directly affects public safety, economic competitiveness, and rural connectivity. Without this clarification, DOT districts could face funding reductions if the State Road Construction Account becomes the primary source, potentially leaving roads underfunded if either account faces budget constraints.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget impact: Requiring additive funding increases overall state spending on roads, which could strain the general fund or require revenue increases during tight fiscal periods
  • Accounting clarity: Questions may arise about how "general highways funds" are defined and whether certain projects should count toward one account versus the other
  • Implementation enforcement: Without clear mechanisms to prevent accounting workarounds, the additive requirement could be circumvented through administrative reclassification of funds between accounts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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