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NC H159

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Winslow

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Orphan Roads Maintenance Program Grant Fund within the Department of Transportation to improve subdivision streets that don't meet state standards for inclusion in the state highway or municipal street systems

  • Appropriates $75,000,000 in nonrecurring funds from the Highway Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026, with unexpended funds allowed to carry forward

  • Caps awards at $250,000 per subdivision and requires counties to provide a 25% local match (25 cents per dollar awarded)

  • Requires improved roads to be conveyed to the Department of Transportation or a local municipality once they meet department standards, with funds distributed only after acceptance into the state or municipal system

  • Program sunsets June 30, 2030, with any remaining balance transferred back to the Highway Fund

Legislative Description

Orphan Roads Maintenance Program Grant

Appropriations

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/24/2025

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