SB 0865 Summary

• Appropriates $4.54 billion total for the State Transportation Department for fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, with $3.17 billion from state-restricted transportation revenues and no state general fund support.

• Allocates $1.86 billion in state spending to local units of government, including $958.8 million to county road commissions, $534.6 million to cities and villages, and $189.3 million for local bus operating assistance.

• Funds major transportation programs including $1.22 billion for state trunkline federal aid road and bridge construction, $339.1 million for highway maintenance, and $219.3 million for debt service on various transportation bonds.

• Establishes various funds and programs including a state infrastructure bank, intercity bus equipment fund, rail freight support, and community service infrastructure grants for small municipalities (cities/villages under 10,000 population).

• Includes numerous reporting and compliance requirements covering topics such as federal rule changes, out-of-state travel, contractor payment procedures, rail passenger service, and E-Verify employment verification for transportation construction contracts.