Returning control of roads in West Virginia to the Counties Amendment

HJR 27 proposes a constitutional amendment to transfer control of most roads in West Virginia from the state to counties. It would repeal nine existing constitutional amendments related to road funding and management, replacing them with a new Amendment 19. Under this amendment, counties would have exclusive authority over the maintenance and upkeep of all local roads, excluding roads in the National Highway System and designated West Virginia State Highways. The state legislature would still be required to appropriate funds to support county road maintenance through the regular budget process. This amendment must be approved by voters in the 2027 general election to take effect.