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

Consolidated previously split statutory sections into single comprehensive paragraphs for better readability and legal coherence.

Added explicit requirement that contracts for economic development or tourism projects must be let on competitive bid basis only.

Added requirement to make project proposals available to the public in the county where the facility would be located.

Added requirement to publish notice of proposals via Class I legal advertisement in the county where the proposed facility would be located.

Added requirement that citizens have at least forty-five days to communicate approval or opposition to project proposals.

Added requirement to hold public hearings with at least twenty days' notice before entering contracts for economic development or tourism projects.

Added requirement for the Parkways Authority to make written findings of fact before deciding on proposed projects.

Added requirement to make all studies, records, and documents available for public inspection at the time of hearing notice publication.

Added requirement to promulgate rules in accordance with chapter twenty-nine-a for conducting hearings.