West Virginia SB607: Relating to federally approved project delivery methods for airport capital improvement projects

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact §8-29-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorization of federally approved project delivery methods for airport capital improvement projects. ARTICLE 29. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS -- REGIONAL AIRPORTS. §8-29-8. Powers of authorities generally. Each authority is hereby given plenary power and authority as (2) To elect its own officers, to appoint committees, and to employ and fix the compensation for personnel necessary for its operation; (3) To enter into contracts with any person, including both public and private corporations, or gov.

From the enrolled text, March 6, 2026:

AN ACT to amend and reenact §8-29-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorization of federally approved project delivery methods for airport capital improvement projects. ARTICLE 29. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS -- REGIONAL AIRPORTS. §8-29-8. Powers of authorities generally. Each authority is hereby given plenary power and authority as (2) To elect its own officers, to appoint committees, and to employ and fix the compensation for personnel necessary for its operation; (3) To enter into contracts with any person, including both public and private corporations, or governmental department or agency, and generally to do any and all things necessary or convenient for the purpose of acquiring, establishing, constructing, equipping, improving, financing, maintaining, and operating a public airport to best serve the region in which it is located, including the development of an industrial, research, or business park in the same general area; (4) To delegate any authority given to it by law to any of its officers, committees, agents, or employees; (5) To apply for, receive, and use grants-in-aid, donations, and contributions from any source or sources, including, but not limited to, the federal government and any department or agency thereof, and this state subject to any constitutional and statutory limitations with respect thereto, and to accept and use bequests, devises, gifts, and donations from any person; …

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