HB 4420 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating generally to West Virginia Parkways Authority.

HB 4420 increases the West Virginia Parkways Authority's membership from seven to eleven members by adding two representatives each from Kanawha, Fayette, Raleigh, and Mercer counties. The bill maintains existing representation with two members from each congressional district and one at-large public member, while expanding regional coverage to include these specific counties. This change directly affects the authority's governance structure, ensuring county-level representation in its decision-making. The bill also includes standard provisions for member terms, qualifications, and administrative procedures, without altering the authority's core responsibilities.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Jan 16, 2026
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Introduced Version Committee Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended from its introduced version to a committee substitute version, primarily changing the quorum requirements and meeting procedures for the West Virginia Parkways Authority. The committee substitute also updates the bill's metadata to reflect its current legislative status and committee history.
Scope change
The bill's substantive scope regarding the Parkways Authority remains the same, but the quorum threshold was reduced from seven members to six members, and the special meeting calling requirement was adjusted accordingly.
REQUIREMENT

Reduced the quorum requirement from seven members to six members for the West Virginia Parkways Authority.

Changed the special meeting calling provision from 'four seven members' to 'four six members' to align with the new quorum requirement.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill metadata to reflect committee substitute status, origin in Subcommittee on Government Administration, and revised reporting date.

Changed the version label from 'Introduced Version' to 'Committee Substitute' in the header and title section.

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Jan 16, 2026
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