NH SB155

Municipal, county, and non-profit projects eligible for federal highway assistance under Title 23 may use toll credits as a match without requiring department or legislative approval, where permitted by the federal government

All other uses of toll credits continue to require approval from the joint legislative capital project overview committee before moving forward in the state 10-year transportation improvement program

The fiscal note indicates this could reduce the state's toll credit balance by approximately $20 million annually, as federally funded municipal projects typically require a 20% local match

Using toll credits instead of local matching funds would enable 100% federal funding for eligible projects but could reduce available federal funds for other state or municipal projects

The bill takes effect 60 days after passage