West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 6 R cosponsors

HB 4419 — Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased

Last action — Referred to Finance

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 4419 has removed some introductory and formatting lines that were not essential to the bill itself. Most importantly, it clarifies the main focus of the bill, which is to ensure that the West Virginia Parkways Authority must follow specific procedures before increasing tolls, rents, or fees. This change is important because it emphasizes the requirement for transparency and accountability in how such decisions are made, protecting residents from unexpected costs.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Introduced FISCAL House Bill 4419 NOTE By Delegates Gearheart, Canterbury, Brooks, Butler, Pritt, and Criss [Introduced January 16, 2026;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED House Bill 4419 By Delegates Gearheart, Canterbury, Brooks, Butler, Pritt, and Criss [Introduced January 16, 2026;
referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works] Intr HB 2026R1144 A BILL to amend and reenact §17-16A-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees, or charges may be increased.
referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works] Eng HB 4419 A BILL to amend and reenact §17-16A-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees, or charges may be increased.
Provided, however, That, in each and every instance of a proposed increase, the West Virginia Turnpike Authority may only propose an increase to such tolls, rents, fees and charges shall to be so fixed and or adjusted in respect of the aggregate of tolls, or in respect of the aggregate rents, fees and charges may only Intr HB 2026R1144 make such proposed increase after holding public hearings, with at least 14 days prior to public notice, in each county transected by the West Virginia Turnpike, at which each person attending shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to speak and be heard on the proposed increase, and also at which the West Virginia Turnpike Authority must show cause why such proposed increase is necessary to address operational or maintenance needs arising from the project or projects in connection with which the bonds of any issue shall have been issued as to provide a fund sufficient with other revenues, if any:
Provided, however, That, in each and every instance of a proposed increase, the West Virginia Turnpike Authority may only propose an increase to such tolls, rents, fees and charges shall to be so fixed and or adjusted in respect of the aggregate of tolls, or in respect of the aggregate rents, fees and charges may only Eng HB 4419 make such proposed increase after holding public hearings, with at least 14 days prior to public notice, in each county transected by the West Virginia Turnpike, at which each person attending shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to speak and be heard on the proposed increase, and also at which the West Virginia Turnpike Authority must show cause why such proposed increase is necessary to address operational or maintenance needs arising from the project or projects in connection with which the bonds of any issue shall have been issued as to provide a fund sufficient with other revenues, if any:
and (iv) the redemption price or the purchase price of bonds Intr HB 2026R1144 retired by call or purchase as therein provided.
and (iv) the redemption price or the purchase price of bonds Eng HB 4419 retired by call or purchase as therein provided.
No contract for the development of an economic development project or a tourism project may be entered into by the Parkways Authority until a public hearing is held in the vicinity of the location of the proposed Intr HB 2026R1144 economic development project or tourism project with at least twenty days’ notice of such hearing by a Class I publication pursuant to section two of said article.
No contract for the development of an economic development project or a tourism project may be entered into by the Parkways Authority until a public hearing is held in the vicinity of the location of the proposed Eng HB 4419 economic development project or tourism project with at least twenty days’ notice of such hearing by a Class I publication pursuant to section two of said article.
NOTE:
The purpose of this bill is to require certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Energy and Public Works

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Energy and Public Works

  5. To House Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology

  6. Markup Discussion

  7. To House Energy and Public Works

  8. Markup Discussion

  9. Do pass

  10. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  11. Read 1st time

  12. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  13. Read 2nd time

  14. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  15. Read 3rd time

  16. Passed House (Roll No. 102)

  17. Communicated to Senate

  18. Introduced in Senate

  19. To Transportation and Infrastructure

  20. To Transportation and Infrastructure

  21. Reported do pass, but first to Finance

  22. Referred to Finance

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (146)

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 84003
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 95004
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Flanigan — Yea
Linville — Yea
Kump — Not Voting
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Yea
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Bill Bell Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Not Voting
Bryan Ward Republican Yea
Carl "Bill" Roop Republican Not Voting
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Yea
David Cannon Republican Yea
David Green Republican Yea
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Yea
Eric Brooks Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Street Republican Yea
Gregory A. Watt Republican Yea
Guy Ward Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Yea
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Funkhouser Republican Yea
Joe Parsons Republican Not Voting
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Jordan Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Kyle Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Yea
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Ray Canterbury Republican Yea
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Ryan Browning Republican Yea
S. Chris Anders Republican Yea
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Tresa Howell Republican Yea
Tristan Leavitt Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4419 do?
Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased
Who sponsors HB 4419?
HB 4419 is sponsored by Marty Gearheart (Republican), Ray Canterbury (Republican), Eric Brooks (Republican), Jim Butler (Republican), Vacant1 (Republican), and Vernon Criss (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4419?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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