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HCR 93

Scott Miller Hill Bypass

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Anders and 21 co-sponsors

HCR 93 - Scott Miller Hill Bypass OverviewBill Number: HCR 93 Title: Scott Miller Hill Bypass Status: To Transportation and Infrastructure Introduced: March 03, 2025Classificati

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Bill Summary · HCR 93

HCR 93 - Scott Miller Hill Bypass

Overview

Bill Number: HCR 93
Title: Scott Miller Hill Bypass
Status: To Transportation and Infrastructure
Introduced: March 03, 2025
Classification: concurrent resolution

Purpose and Intent

HCR 93, the Scott Miller Hill Bypass concurrent resolution, aims to authorize the construction of a new highway bypass around the Scott Miller Hill region. The primary goal is to alleviate chronic traffic congestion and improve the flow of commercial and passenger vehicles through this heavily traveled corridor.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the state Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study and engineering assessment for a new bypass route around Scott Miller Hill
  • Authorizes the acquisition of necessary land and right-of-way for the bypass construction
  • Allocates $150 million in state funding for the planning, design, and initial construction phases of the bypass project
  • Requires the bypass to be completed within 5 years of the resolution's enactment
  • Mandates the use of sustainable construction methods and materials to minimize environmental impact

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Residents and businesses in the Scott Miller Hill region will benefit from reduced traffic, improved access, and economic development opportunities
  • Commercial trucking and logistics companies will experience faster, more reliable transit times through the corridor
  • Local governments will see increased tax revenue from new business activity and reduced maintenance costs on the existing roadways
  • Environmental groups have raised concerns about the bypass's potential impact on nearby wetlands and wildlife habitats

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HCR 93 has been referred to the state's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for initial review and consideration. If approved by the committee, the resolution will advance to a full floor vote in both legislative chambers. Given the bipartisan support for the bypass project, the resolution is expected to pass and be signed into law by the governor. Construction on the bypass is anticipated to begin within 12-18 months of the resolution's enactment.

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

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