| IAHD Bill Tracker Highlights |
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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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| Enhancing CDL Licensure – New Law |
| Photo credit: South Latah Highway District
Governor Little has signed H414 into law, effective July 1, 2024, impacting Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) with the following key changes: - CDL renewal period extended from 4 to 8 years.
- Online renewal fees reduced by $5.
- Establishes a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse check for CDL licenses through Idaho Transportation Department (ITD).
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| Protecting Agricultural Land and Removing Condemnation Authority |
| Photo Credit: Else Margaret, Pixabay
H608, recently approved by the House of Representatives, aims to institute Agricultural Protection Areas, offering benefits to farmers and ranchers who choose to apply for this designation, subject to county approval. Notably, the current wording of the bill entails the removal of condemnation authority for counties and highway districts within these designated zones.
Anticipate a crucial hearing on the bill in the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee. Keep an eye out for a detailed update in the forthcoming issue of The Roadmap next week. |
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| Amendments & Appropriations Bill Update |
| Amending Order This week, both chambers made amendments to bills currently monitored by IAHD. Explore the alterations through the following links:
Transportation Appropriations Bill As of 3/8, the transportation appropriations bill has not been printed. Keep an eye on IAHD's Bill Tracker next week for a link to the bill text.
Photo Credit: Tracy King |
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| National Transportation News |
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- The Indiana DOT has revealed that 51 rural cities, towns, and counties are slated to receive a substantial $155.6 million in federal funds for vital investments to enhance local roads, bridges, and sidewalks (Indiana Department of Transportation).
- Tennessee DOT utilized 8.2 million pounds of hot and cold mix to repair potholes following January’s winter storms, surpassing the 2023 usage by over twofold (WBIR 10 News).
- Missouri’s Rural Routes Program, which enhanced 1,700 lane miles in 2023, has been granted an additional $100 million to further support low-volume rural roads throughout the state (Missouri Department of Transportation).
- Kansas DOT is exploring the transition from the state-wide gas tax program to a “road usage charge” (RUC), where motorists would be billed per mile driven. To thoroughly assess this alternative, they are spearheading a Midwest RUC study in collaboration with the Minnesota DOT (KAKE).
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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 11 - 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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