Neighborhood Access Road Program
Summary
West Virginia enacted SB982 creating the Neighborhood Access Road Program. The bill passed both chambers unanimously (Senate 33-0, House 91-0) and was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2026. The legislation establishes a new state program to improve neighborhood access roads.
What changed
West Virginia Senate Bill 982 creates the Neighborhood Access Road Program, establishing a new state infrastructure initiative. The bill passed the Senate on March 4, 2026 (Roll No. 347) and the House on March 14, 2026 (Roll No. 614) with unanimous support, with the Senate concurring on House amendments that same day (Roll No. 675). Multiple House amendments (HFA Criss and Anderson) were adopted during the legislative process.
State and local government agencies responsible for road infrastructure should monitor for program implementation guidelines and funding eligibility criteria. Construction firms engaged in road development may want to review program requirements for potential contracting opportunities. The bill was referred to the House Energy and Public Works Committee and Senate Finance Committee during passage.
What to do next
- Monitor West Virginia Division of Highways for Neighborhood Access Road Program implementation guidelines
- Review eligibility requirements when program rules are published
- Identify potential road infrastructure projects eligible for program funding
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / West Virginia / SB982 Signed by Governor SB982 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-19
Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program
The purpose of this bill is to create the Neighborhood Access Road Program.
Bill Details
State West Virginia
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.wvlegislature.gov/BillStatus/Billshi...
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Sponsors
Robbie Morris (Sen - R) Zachery Maynard (Sen - R) Patricia Rucker (Sen - R) Jay Taylor (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-03-14 H Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal 2026-03-14 S Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-19 S Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 2026-03-14 S To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-19 S To Governor 3/19/2026 2026-03-14 S Completed legislative action 2026-03-14 S Communicated to House 2026-03-14 S Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 675) 2026-03-14 S House Message received 2026-03-14 H Communicated to Senate 2026-03-14 H Passed House (Roll No. 614) 2026-03-14 H Amended on 3rd reading 2026-03-14 H Read 3rd time 2026-03-14 H Amendment adopted (Voice vote) 2026-03-14 H Amendment reported by the Clerk 2026-03-14 H Reported by the Clerk 2026-03-14 H On 3rd reading, Special Calendar 2026-03-13 H On 3rd reading, Special Calendar 2026-03-12 H Amendment adopted (Voice vote) 2026-03-12 H Amendment reported by the Clerk 2026-03-12 H Read 2nd time 2026-03-12 H On 2nd reading, Special Calendar 2026-03-11 H Read 1st time 2026-03-11 H 2nd reference dispensed 2026-03-11 H Do pass, but first to Finance 2026-03-05 H To House Energy and Public Works 2026-03-05 H To Energy and Public Works then Finance 2026-03-05 H Introduced in House 2026-03-05 H House received Senate message 2026-03-04 S Ordered to House 2026-03-04 S Title amendment adopted 2026-03-04 S Passed Senate (Roll No. 347) 2026-03-04 S Read 3rd time 2026-03-04 S On 3rd reading 2026-03-03 S Read 2nd time 2026-03-03 S On 2nd reading 2026-03-02 S Read 1st time 2026-03-02 S Immediate consideration 2026-03-02 S Com. sub. for com. sub. reported 2026-02-23 S To Finance 2026-02-23 S Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance 2026-02-18 S To Transportation and Infrastructure 2026-02-18 S Introduced in Senate 2026-02-18 S To Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance 2026-02-18 S Filed for introduction
Votes
2026-03-04 Passed Senate (Roll No. 347) Yea: 33 Nay: 0 2026-03-14 Passed House (Roll No. 614) Yea: 91 Nay: 0 2026-03-14 Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 675) Yea: 34 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-18 S Transportation and Infrastructure 2026-02-23 S Finance 2026-03-05 H Energy and Public Works
Amendments
2026-03-11 sb982 hfa criss and anderson 3-11 _1 2026-03-11 sb982 hfa criss and anderson 3-11 _1 adopted Adopted 2026-03-11 sb982 hfa criss and anderson 3-11 _1 adopted adopted Adopted 2026-03-13 sb982 hfa anderson 3-13 _1 2026-03-13 sb982 hfa anderson 3-13 _1 adopted Adopted
Bill Text Versions
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