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HB 211

Highways, Roads and Bridges - As introduced, changes from January 1 to January 15 the date by which the department of transportation must submit its annual report on the status of projects funded by the transportation modernization fund. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54; Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Howell

Delays Tennessee DOT's annual Transportation Modernization Fund report deadline from January 1 to January 15, giving the department two additional weeks to submit project status information.

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Bill Summary · HB 211

Legislative bill overview

HB 211 modifies the deadline for the Tennessee Department of Transportation to submit its annual report on Transportation Modernization Fund projects from January 1 to January 15. The bill makes technical amendments across five Tennessee Code titles related to highways, roads, and bridges.

Why is this important

The deadline extension provides the department an additional two weeks to compile and finalize its annual report, potentially allowing for more complete or accurate project status information. This type of administrative scheduling adjustment can impact legislative planning cycles and budget deliberations that rely on timely infrastructure funding data.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden vs. necessity: Critics may question whether a two-week extension is operationally necessary or simply accommodates departmental inefficiency
  • Legislative timeline implications: The later deadline could delay lawmakers' access to infrastructure project data needed for budget planning and oversight decisions
  • Scope of amendments: The bill amends five separate Tennessee Code titles, suggesting broader changes than the caption indicates; full impact requires reviewing actual amendment details

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

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