The bill amends the Arkansas Code regarding the distribution and use of highway revenues allocated to county and city funds. Specifically, it modifies the provisions under Arkansas Code 27-70-207(c)(1)(A) to clarify the purposes for which these funds can be utilized. The amendment retains the existing uses for transportation projects, such as the maintenance and construction of streets and public transportation, while also expanding the scope to include the purchase and replacement of culverts draining mechanisms that are located within the right-of-way of privately owned driveways and are negatively impacting drainage, as determined by the city's street department.

Additionally, the bill removes the conjunction "or" from the list of permissible uses, thereby allowing for a more inclusive interpretation of the types of transportation system improvements that can be funded. The changes aim to enhance local governments' ability to address transportation-related issues effectively, particularly concerning drainage problems associated with private driveways.

Statutes affected:
HB 1353: 27-70-207(c)