Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWest VirginiaIntroduced
HB 5692: Supplemental appropriation, State Road Fund
Vernon Criss
HB 5692 status: Introduced — Chapter 49, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
67OUT OF 100
Score:67/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill provides a supplemental appropriation to the West Virginia State Road Fund for infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
Who is affected
State residents, commercial transport operators, and the state department of transportation.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates the allocation of funds to the road maintenance budget.
Costs and funding
The specific dollar amount is not provided in the available abstract.
When it takes effect
The bill has been enacted as of 2026-08-13.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved road conditions, increased safety, and sustained economic support for infrastructure projects.
Risks and tradeoffs
Lack of transparency regarding specific project selection and spending distribution; reliance on supplemental funding rather than stable annual budgeting.
What is still unknown
The exact total of the appropriation and the specific list of roads or geographic areas slated for repair.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increased funding for road construction contracts
- Supports employment in transportation infrastructure sector
- Economic stimulus through capital investment
Risks
- Increased government spending from public funds
- Potential for misallocation of supplemental resources
- Lack of detailed spending breakdown in summary
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Legislative transparency via public appropriation process
- Direct oversight of infrastructure budget by state legislature
- Formalization of road fund expenditures through bill enactment
Risks
- Limited transparency on specific project allocation
- Lack of granular accountability metrics in summary
- Potential for opaque prioritization of repair projects
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Improvement of dangerous or degraded road conditions
- Reduction in traffic-related accident hazards
- Enhanced accessibility for emergency service vehicles
Risks
- Construction zones may temporarily increase traffic accidents
- Disturbance from construction activity in residential areas
- Uncertainty regarding prioritization of high-risk versus high-traffic roads
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The lack of project-level detail prevents verification of spending efficiency.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary-only abstract, lacking full legal text.
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