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Bill Summary · LC 2613

LC 2613 - Appropriate Funds for County Roads

Overview

Bill Number: LC 2613
Title: Appropriate Funds for County Roads
Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process
Introduced: December 17, 2024

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to appropriate additional state funding to support the maintenance and improvement of county road infrastructure across the state. The intent is to address the growing backlog of deferred maintenance and repair needs on county roads, which have been underfunded for years.

Key Provisions

  • Appropriates $150 million from the state general fund to a new "County Road Improvement Fund"
  • Allocates the funds to counties on a formula basis, with 50% distributed equally and 50% based on total county road miles
  • Requires counties to provide a 20% local match to access the state funding
  • Specifies that funds can only be used for capital projects like resurfacing, reconstruction, and bridge repairs
  • Establishes reporting requirements for counties to demonstrate how funds are spent

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • All 64 counties in the state would be eligible to receive funding from the new program
  • County governments would benefit from the additional state resources to address critical road infrastructure needs
  • Taxpayers and drivers could see improved road conditions and reduced vehicle maintenance costs
  • Construction and engineering firms may see increased demand for county road projects

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill was introduced as a draft legislative concept (LC) in December 2024, but it did not advance further in the legislative process and ultimately died. No formal bill was ever introduced or considered by the state legislature. The lack of legislative action means the proposed funding for county roads was not approved or implemented.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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