3/24/03-West Virginia lawmakers failed to pass legislation before the Legislature's regular session adjourned March 8 that would allow private investors to contribute funds to help build state highways and bridges.
Under HB2873, which stalled in the House Finance Committee, the West Virginia Division of Highways would be responsible for all maintenance after a project's completion. The bill would preclude tolls or user fees on interstate highways or free roads and bridges unless reconstructed at increased capacity.

2/18/03-West Virginia lawmakers are looking at legislation that would allow private investors to contribute funds to help build state highways and bridges.
HB2873 says no more than 2 percent of the amount of the West Virginia Division of Highways' competitively bid projects can be dedicated to public-private projects.
Under the measure, DOH would be responsible for all maintenance after a project's completion. The bill would preclude tolls or user fees on interstate highways or free roads and bridges unless reconstructed at increased capacity.
For bill status, call (304) 340-3209.