SB 869 creates the Corridor H Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority to replace the existing Robert C. Byrd Corridor H Highway Authority. The new 16-member authority, appointed by seven counties (Lewis, Upshur, Barbour, Randolph, Tucker, Grant, and Hardy) and two regional development councils, will focus on economic development and diversification along Corridor H. Its key mechanism is establishing an independent body to coordinate local economic initiatives, support job creation, and improve regional connectivity. The bill specifies membership terms, meeting requirements, and annual reporting to the legislature, with members serving without compensation.
HR 14 is a House Resolution requesting Wayne County Commission to allocate up to $10,000 for a feasibility study on a connector road between Beech Fork State Park campground and marina. The resolution urges collaboration with the KYOVA Interstate Planning Commission, which has pledged $90,000 (90% of study costs) if the county provides the 10% match. It does not fund the road construction but seeks to evaluate the project's viability to potentially boost tourism, improve emergency response times, and support local economic development in Wayne County.
SB 67 allows the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV DOT) to issue permits for sanctioned motor vehicle racing events on public roads, municipal streets, or airports under specific conditions. It directly affects motorsports sanctioning bodies (like recognized race organizers) seeking to host events, requiring them to obtain permits, provide insurance, and secure written permission from local authorities (counties, municipalities, or airports). Key provisions include a permit fee deposited into the State Road Fund to cover administrative costs, strict safety and traffic control requirements, and exemptions from standard road obstruction and speed laws for authorized events. The bill also clarifies that the state and WV DOT are not liable for event-related injuries or damage, shifting responsibility to permittees through indemnification agreements.
SB 547 renames the "Charter Schools Stimulus Fund" to the "Charter Schools Startup Fund" and creates a state fund to help charter school applicants and existing charter schools cover startup costs they couldn't afford otherwise. The fund, administered by the West Virginia Professional Charter School Board, provides up to $300,000 per applicant for expenses like building renovations, equipment, supplies, and school buses. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and funds must be used within 30 months of award or repaid with interest if a school fails to open. The bill also allows additional $100,000 grants for qualifying schools after initial startup.
This bill requires West Virginia's Medicaid program and the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) to cover doula services for eligible individuals. It defines a doula as a non-medical professional providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period (from confirmed conception through 365 days after delivery). The law mandates minimum visit requirements for prenatal and postpartum care, establishes specific billing protocols, and requires the Department of Human Services to submit a state plan amendment by a set deadline to implement this coverage. It directly affects low-income pregnant individuals enrolled in Medicaid or PEIA who would now have access to doula support as part of their maternity benefits.
This is a commemorative resolution (SCR 17), not a substantive bill. It requests the West Virginia Division of Highways to name bridge number 11200 (locally known as Basnettville Bridge) in Marion County as the "U.S. Marine Corps PVT Arlie Haught Memorial Bridge." The resolution honors PVT Arlie Haught, a Marion County native who died in World War I in 1918 - the first local servicemember killed in the war - and details his military service and awards. The resolution specifically directs the Division of Highways to install signs identifying the bridge with this name.
This resolution requests the West Virginia Division of Highways rename bridge number 12-028/07-012.02 (locally known as Weimer Bridge) in Grant County as the "Becker Brothers - Eugene and Kermit Becker Memorial Bridge." It specifies the bridge's location (carrying CR 028/07 over North Fork Lunice Creek) and requires the Division of Highways to install new signage identifying the memorial name. The bill is procedural and commemorative, with no substantive policy changes beyond the bridge naming and signage. It passed both legislative chambers on April 3, 2025.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 6) requests the West Virginia Division of Highways rename bridge number 10-077/00-062.66 (I-77 over Skitter Creek/Coal Haul Road in Fayette County) as the "U.S. Army Major Jerome Lee Workman Memorial Bridge." It directly affects the Division of Highways, which would implement the name change and install signage. The resolution commemorates Major Workman's military service (including the Silver Star and Purple Hearts) and civilian engineering career but does not create new laws or alter policies.
SCR 16 is a commemorative resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways name bridge number 11660 (located at 38.1177, -81.8426 on CR 119/93 Rock Creek Road over the Little Coal River in Boone County) as the "U.S. Army SPC Johnny Long Memorial Bridge." It honors Specialist Johnny Long, a Boone County native, coal miner, bridge construction worker, and decorated Vietnam War veteran who died in 2023. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely requests a permanent name change for a specific bridge to memorialize Long's life and service.
HCR 31 is a commemorative resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways rename the Dunbar Toll Bridge (over the Kanawha River in Kanawha County) as the "U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Quewanncoii 'Que' C. Stephens, Sr. Memorial Bridge." It honors Lieutenant Colonel Stephens, a decorated Vietnam War veteran, Green Beret, and longtime advocate for youth services and human rights in West Virginia. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any laws - its sole purpose is to memorialize his service and community impact through a bridge name change.
This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 44) honoring basketball legend Jerry West, a native of West Virginia. It memorializes his life and legacy, recognizing his birth in Chelyan, West Virginia; his high school and college career at West Virginia University; his NBA playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers; and his contributions to basketball as a player, coach, and executive. The resolution also acknowledges his philanthropy, including the Jerry West Scholarship for WVU students. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is a formal tribute expressing the Senate's respect and extending sympathy to his family.
HCR 34 is a commemorative resolution requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways rename bridge number 36-28-24.07 (locally known as Mouth of Seneca Bridge) in Pendleton County as the "U.S. Merchant Marine J. Ward Teter Memorial Bridge." It honors J. Ward Teter, a local Merchant Marine veteran and asphalt paving industry worker who contributed a lasting mathematical formula to his field before his death in 2023. The resolution formally asks the Division of Highways to install signage identifying the bridge with this name. This is a procedural request with no policy changes, completed by the legislature on April 3, 2025.
