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ID HP005
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Status
1/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Transportation and Defense Committee
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AI Summary
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House Bill 274 enacted on March 25, 1971, authorized Ada County voters to consider creating a county-wide highway district for all city streets and county secondary roads.
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On May 25, 1971, approximately two-thirds of Ada County voters approved the measure, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the existing local road system and transportation funding structure.
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The Ada County Highway District began operations in January 1972 and assumed planning, maintenance, and construction responsibilities for local streets and roads throughout Ada County.
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Taxes paid by residents in Boise City and Ada County decreased during the first two full years of ACHD operations while road maintenance and construction increased.
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Ada County's local roads are currently rated among the best in the Pacific Northwest based on the Pavement Condition Index and other objective measures.
Legislative Description
Stating the findings of the Legislature and commending the citizens of Ada County for their foresight in their creation of the Ada County Highway District, and commending the Ada County Highway District for forty years of exemplary services to its customers.
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
1/20/2012