Bill
1436XD
Overview: Bill Number: 1436XD, Title: Drainage District Reclassification, Highways (1436XD) - Transportation, Department of, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 28, 2025Pur
Overview: Bill Number: 1436XD, Title: Drainage District Reclassification, Highways (1436XD) - Transportation, Department of, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 28, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to streamline the process for reclassifying drainage districts that intersect with state highways. Currently, this process can be cumbersome and time-consuming, leading to delays in necessary highway maintenance and construction projects. This legislation aims to provide a more efficient pathway for the Department of Transportation to work with drainage districts on these issues.
Key Provisions:
- Allows the Department of Transportation to initiate the process of reclassifying a drainage district if it is determined that the district's boundaries intersect with a state highway
- Requires the drainage district to respond to the reclassification request within 60 days
- Grants the Department of Transportation the authority to proceed with the reclassification if the drainage district does not respond within the 60-day timeframe
- Mandates that any costs associated with the reclassification be paid by the drainage district, not the Department of Transportation
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Drainage districts that intersect with state highways will be subject to this reclassification process
- The Department of Transportation will benefit from a more streamlined process for addressing drainage issues that impact state highway projects
- Taxpayers may see cost savings if highway projects can be completed more efficiently due to the reclassification process
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This bill has been introduced in the state legislature and is currently in the proposed bill stage
- If passed, the new reclassification process would take effect immediately upon the bill becoming law
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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