County road funds bill hits a dead end: No boost for road maintenance
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What did SB1402 want to accomplish?
SB1402 wanted to make a change in how money for county roads is shared.
Right now, there is a limit on how much money can be given to help fix and maintain roads and bridges in each county. This bill wanted to increase that limit from $150 million to $200 million starting in 2028.
Here’s a simpler way to think about it:
“Money for fixing and maintaining county roads was about to get a boost. Starting in 2028, counties could have gotten up to $200 million a year instead of $150 million to improve their roads and bridges.”
Who would have benefited by this law?
✔️County Governments: They will receive more money to improve and maintain local roads and bridges. This means better road conditions and potentially faster repairs.
✔️Local Residents: People living in the counties will benefit from improved road infrastructure, which can lead to safer and smoother travel.