2003 House Bill 5318

Transfer more fuel tax money to local bridge projects

Introduced in the House

Nov. 13, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Jennifer Elkins (D-97)

To revise the distribution of fuel tax proceeds which are dedicated for bridge repair and construction projects, so as to increase the share which goes to local governments for bridge projects.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 25, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 1, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that changes the name of the Critical Bridge Fund and Critical Bridge Program to the Local Bridge Fund and Local Bridge Program, and adds the mission of “preservation” of existing bridges to the program, in addition to the current missions of improvement, reconstruction or replacement of existing bridges.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 20, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations