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ID H0049

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 40-720 to restrict Transportation Expansion and Congestion Mitigation Program funds to road and bridge maintenance, expansion of travel lanes, and congestion mitigation benefiting motor vehicles.

  • Establishes that all moneys in the fund shall be used only for the transportation expansion and congestion mitigation program, with interest earnings paid back to the fund.

  • Authorizes the Idaho housing and finance association to issue bonds secured by unobligated moneys in the fund for state transportation projects approved by the Idaho transportation board.

  • Requires the Idaho transportation board to prioritize traffic congestion mitigation from the state campus site at 11311 West Chinden Boulevard, Boise when approving transportation projects.

  • Declares an emergency and makes the act effective July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to limit funding regarding the Transportation Expansion and Congestion Mitigation Fund to the expansion of travel lanes and congestion mitigation.

TRANSPORTATION

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense

1/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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