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AR HB1226

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Logan Jett

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Directs the General Assembly and relevant stakeholders to study policies and laws needed to address state highway system and local roads and bridges infrastructure needs.

  • Study must examine reinvesting in rural and nonrural state highways and bridges, county roads, and city streets; updating motor fuel and distillate special fuel formulas; designating special revenues; and amending the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law (§ 27-70-201 et seq.).

  • Requires a report on study results submitted to the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee by December 31, 2018.

  • Declares an emergency based on the dire need for construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of the state's highways, roads, streets, and bridges for economic development.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

To Require A Study Of And Report On The Needs Of The State Highway System And The Policies And Laws Necessary To Address Those Needs; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sinie Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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