Allowing municipalities to complete work previously requested to DOH

SB 238 amends West Virginia Code §8-12-5 to explicitly allow municipalities to complete highway construction or maintenance work previously requested from the Division of Highways (DOH). This directly affects West Virginia cities and towns, granting them authority to finish such projects themselves instead of relying solely on state highway department execution. The key provision establishes a payment mechanism for municipalities to cover costs associated with completing these previously requested projects. The bill updates existing municipal powers under state law to clarify this new capability without altering the underlying responsibilities of the Division of Highways.