HB3044 HFA Howell 3-9

Hubbard 3192

Delegate Howell moves to amend the bill on page two, section three, by striking out section three in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section three to read as follows:

            “§17-30-3. Formula for allocation of funds.

(a) Prior to the beginning of the regular legislative session in 2020, the commissioner shall develop and propose a formula for the effective and efficient allocation of state road funds among the districts and counties in this state, to be promulgated as a legislative rule.

(b) The commissioner shall include, but not be limited to, the following factors in the formula developed pursuant to this section:

(1) The population served in each county according to the most recent United States Census;

 (2) The amount of population growth in each county according to the most recent United States Census projection;

(3) The number of total lane miles in a county and their condition;

(4) The approximate number of vehicle miles travelled within a county;

(5) The approximate number of heavy truck miles travelled within a county; and

(6) The number of bridges in a county and their condition.

(c) Before developing the formula required by this section, the commissioner shall review and consider all public comments submitted to the commissioner pursuant to §17-30-4 of this code.”

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