SB 1086 Summary

• Establishes the State Highway Safety Council with rotating annual chairperson positions between the chairs of the House and Senate transportation committees, replacing the director of transportation as chair.

• Expands council membership to include representatives from specific organizations focused on senior citizens, bicyclists, micro-mobility, transportation planning, low-income communities, labor and construction, trucking and cargo, transportation electrification, and urban greening.

• Shifts council duties from advisory only to include reviewing and overseeing department of transportation programs and projects, ensuring transparency in spending decisions, establishing performance metrics and benchmarks, and recommending project improvements before finalization.

• Requires the council to submit an annual report to the department of transportation detailing its work, responsibilities, and recommendations.

• Effective July 1, 2023, with existing council members allowed to continue serving if their expertise aligns with new membership requirements.