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AR HB1368

Bill

Status

Passed

3/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

DeAnna Hodges

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum total mileage for the state aid road system from 15,000 miles to 20,000 miles, with the system expanding in 1,000-mile increments after the initial 5,000-mile establishment.

  • Raises the aggregate cost limit for county judge bids on state aid road work from $200,000 to $500,000 when performed by county forces in accordance with established procedures.

  • Allows counties to use up to 25% of their State Aid Road Fund allotment for pavement preservation methods including resealing and micro surfacing, changing the language from "not more than" to "may be used."

  • Clarifies that funds spent on pavement preservation projects under the 25% allowance are exempt from the requirement that all other projects must culminate in paved hard-surfaced roads.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Contracts For Work To Be Performed On State Aid Roads; And To Amend The Aggregate Cost Maximum For Contracts For Work To Be Performed On State Aid Roads.

Last Action

Notification that HB1368 is now Act 212

3/6/2023

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/20/2023
Public Transportation2/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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