The bill amends Section 29-2-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which pertains to transportation. It requires the Department of Revenue, instead of the Department of Transportation, to annually report to the Joint Transportation Committee the total amount of local motor fuel excise tax revenues collected in the previous fiscal year and the total amount expended on road and bridge maintenance and improvement during that same period. This change in responsibility is indicated by the deletion of the word "transportation" and the insertion of "Department of Revenue" in the relevant sections of the law.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, rather than the Joint Transportation Committee, complete an annual report evaluating the performance of the Department of Transportation in terms of highway construction, maintenance, and associated costs. This is reflected by the insertion of new language specifying the involvement of the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. The bill also includes various other provisions related to the duties of the Joint Transportation Committee, such as reviewing the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), the transportation department's annual fund allocation plan, and the requested budget for the following fiscal year. The bill is set to become effective on June 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-2-4, 29-2-4
Enrolled: 29-2-4, 29-2-4