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Bill Summary · LC 3186

LC 3186 — Transferring funds to local road and bridge account

A concise summary of the bill known as LC 3186, titled “Transferring funds to local road and bridge account,” with current status and timeline notes.

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 3186
  • Title: Transferring funds to local road and bridge account
  • Introduced: December 13, 2024
  • Status: Draft Ready for Delivery (LC)
  • Classification/Subject: Appropriations; Highways and Roads; Money Transfer; State Finance

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is focused on transferring funds into the Local Road and Bridge Account. While the provided information does not specify the exact source, amount, or frequency, the intended effect is to increase or allocate resources earmarked for local road and bridge projects. The final text would determine whether the transfer is a one-time appropriation or an ongoing allocation and the conditions attaching to use of the funds.

Key Provisions (as indicated by title and status)

  • Authorize a transfer of funds into the Local Road and Bridge Account.
  • Define or confirm the funding source, transfer amount, timing, and eligibility criteria in the final version.
  • Establish any oversight, reporting, or reporting deadlines to ensure funds are applied to local road and bridge projects (e.g., maintenance, rehabilitation, or new construction).
  • Potential accompanying provisions (to be specified in the final text) may include conditions on use, sunset or renewal dates, and alignment with transportation planning or local government processes.

Note: Specific dollar amounts, eligible uses, transfer timing, and oversight mechanisms are not provided in the summary material available.

Affected Parties

  • Local governments and local transportation agencies responsible for roads and bridges.
  • State budgeting and transportation departments overseeing fund disbursement and project eligibility.
  • Taxpayers and residents who rely on local infrastructure improvements funded through the Local Road and Bridge Account.

Fiscal and Timeline Implications

  • The bill falls under State Finance and Appropriations subject matter, suggesting it would affect the state budget and potentially alter allocations for local infrastructure.
  • Legislative Actions Timeline:
    • 2024-12-13: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
    • 2024-12-13: Draft On Hold
    • 2025-03-21: Draft Taken Off Hold
    • 2025-03-24: Draft in Legal Review; Drafter Assigned; Draft in Legal Review; Draft in Edit
    • 2025-03-24 to 2025-03-25: Draft in Input/Proofing and Final Drafter Review
    • 2025-03-27: Draft in Final Drafter Review; Draft in Assembly; Draft Ready for Delivery
  • Status progress indicates advancing from on-hold draft to a delivery-ready version, with multiple review steps.

Next Steps / Questions for Review

  • What is the exact transfer amount and source of funds?
  • Is the transfer one-time or recurring, and what are the duration and renewal terms?
  • Which local programs or project types are eligible (maintenance, rehabilitation, new construction)?
  • What reporting and oversight will accompany the transfers (timelines, metrics, audits)?
  • How does the transfer interact with existing local and state budgeting and transportation plans?

This summary reflects information available from the bill’s title, status, and documented legislative actions. The full text will clarify all substantive details.

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

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