Bill
HD 2361
Overview: Bill Number: HD 2361, Title: An Act establishing the suburban infrastructure fund to help municipalities pay for improvements and upgrades to town-owned roads, bridges an
Overview: Bill Number: HD 2361, Title: An Act establishing the suburban infrastructure fund to help municipalities pay for improvements and upgrades to town-owned roads, bridges and sidewalks, Status: Introduced: November 29, 2025, Classification: proposed bill
Purpose and Intent: This proposed bill aims to create a dedicated funding source to support infrastructure improvements in suburban and exurban communities. The primary goal is to address the growing need for maintenance and upgrades to local roads, bridges, and sidewalks, which often face budgetary constraints and limited access to state or federal resources.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes the Suburban Infrastructure Fund, a state-administered program that provides grants and low-interest loans to eligible municipalities
- Allocates a portion of the state's annual transportation budget to the fund, with a focus on communities with populations under 50,000
- Requires municipalities to provide a minimum 20% matching contribution to access the funding
- Prioritizes projects that demonstrate a comprehensive plan for long-term infrastructure maintenance and sustainability
- Includes provisions for public-private partnerships and innovative financing mechanisms to leverage additional resources
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Suburban and exurban municipalities will be able to apply for funding to address critical infrastructure needs, such as road resurfacing, bridge repairs, and sidewalk improvements
- Residents in these communities will benefit from safer, more accessible, and better-maintained transportation networks
- The state's transportation department will be responsible for administering the fund and evaluating grant applications
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill has been introduced in the state legislature and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed, the Suburban Infrastructure Fund would likely be established within the next fiscal year, with the first round of grants and loans made available to eligible municipalities shortly thereafter.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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