Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districts

HB 2703 requires West Virginia's Commissioner of Highways to allocate 20% of the state road fund annually to reimburse counties for local funds they spent on feeder and state local roads, with applications due by March 1 and distributions based on matching or pro rata methods if demand exceeds funds. The remaining 80% of funds must be distributed for road maintenance (based on road surface types) and construction (based on unimproved mileage) using specific formulas. The bill also mandates the Commissioner to develop a district allocation formula, hold annual public meetings, solicit input, include certain factors in the formula, and submit it to the Legislature for approval as a legislative rule.