| IAHD Bill Tracker Highlights |
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Commercial driver's license permit fees, eligibility, and renewal |
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Exemption from public works licensure for certain contractors |
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Agricultural protection areas - eminent domain |
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Strategic Initiatives Grant Program, LHTAC |
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Vacation of public rights-of-way with access to public lands or waters |
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Threshold for publishing personal service contracts |
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Maintenance of public right-of-way |
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*New legislation added to IAHD's Bill Tracker this week. |
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| Idaho Transportation News |
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| This morning, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) reviewed Idaho Transportation Department's budget and voted to approve the Governor's recommended IDAHO WORKS transportation funding plan. The recommendations include: - $200 million to repair local bridges.
- $302 million ongoing for road maintenance and safety projects (60%/40% split between the state and local highway system, respectively).
While the appropriations bill encompasses numerous additional line items, it has yet to be published on the Legislature's website. We encourage you to monitor IAHD's Bill Tracker for the complete bill text, or expect further details in next week's edition of The Roadmap. |
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| H608 - Agricultural Protection Areas and Eminent Domain |
| Photo credit: HMH Engineering
On Wednesday (2/28), the House Local Government Committee considered testimony for H608, aiming to establish agricultural protection areas while also limiting condemnation authority for highway districts and county road and bridge departments within those zones.
Following over two hours of input from highway professionals, government associations, agricultural stakeholders, and public servants, concluding with a substantial debate on sending the bill to the amending order, the committee approved the bill in its current form. It will now proceed to the House floor for a vote.
Click here to watch a recording of the in-depth hearing. |
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| H638 - Strategic Initiatives Grant Program |
| This week, Chairman Palmer presented House Bill 638, focusing on the Strategic Initiatives Grant Program. The proposed changes include: - Transferring program administration from Idaho Transportation Department to the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC).
- Introducing a 20% match provision for large urban areas receiving grants.
The bill was approved by the House Transportation and Defense Committee and is set to advance to the House floor for further debate. |
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| National Transportation News |
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- Mississippi lawmakers aim to overhaul their transportation funding by shifting from the existing $80 million lottery revenue appropriation to a new formula, directing 80% of the lottery proceeds toward transportation projects (WJTV).
- Washington state House has endorsed a $14 billion transportation budget, prioritizing investments in traffic management, highway maintenance, law enforcement, and the acquisition of hybrid-electric ferries (NBC Right Now).
- Michigan residents favor directing the entire state’s gas sales tax, amounting to an average of $1.1 billion annually, into the transportation system, contrasting with the current $50 million allocation for roads and bridges (ABC 12).
- The Ohio Department of Transportation secured approval for a pilot traffic surveillance program using a large drone. The advanced drone will gather data during traffic slowdowns or incidents, enhance search and rescue efforts, and respond to hazardous material situations (Cleveland News).
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| Idaho's Transportation Committees |
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Discover Idaho's legislative transportation committees by clicking on the buttons below. Delve into information about current committee members, download meeting agendas, virtually tune in, testify in committee hearings, and much more. |
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| How to Contact Your Legislator |
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Your voice matters - speak up for better transportation! Come alongside us in supporting legislation to improve our infrastructure. Simply click the button below to find your legislators and their contact details. |
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- May - June, 2024 (TBA - Exact dates and locations)
- November 12 - 14, 2024 | Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Questions about legislation? Contact IAHD's Executive Director - Nick Veldhouse |
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