Concerning county local roads.
HB 1008 creates a dedicated funding program to improve county local roads (defined as roads not federally classified as arterial or collector) by establishing a "county local road trust account" within the motor vehicle fund. The bill requires counties to prioritize projects addressing overburdened communities, environmental health disparities, access to community facilities, and road safety, while mandating counties provide matching funds. Eligible projects include road reconstruction, bridge replacements, fish passage removal, and pedestrian facilities, with joint planning required for projects near cities or state highways. Counties diverting road levies (except those under 8,000 population) lose eligibility for these funds, and the program takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
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By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sam Low
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Barkis
RRepublican
Co
Carolyn Eslick
RRepublican
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