Returning control of roads in West Virginia to the Counties Amendment

HJR 38 proposes a constitutional amendment to transfer control of most roads in West Virginia from the state to local counties. If approved by voters in 2026, it would repeal existing road-related constitutional amendments and establish that counties - not the state - would be solely responsible for maintaining and repairing all roads, excluding National Highway System routes and designated state highways. The state Legislature would still provide funding through the regular budget process to support county road maintenance. This is a procedural constitutional amendment requiring voter approval, not an immediate law.