The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6679, aims to enhance the Local Bridge Program by making two significant changes to current law. First, it seeks to amend section 13a-175p of the general statutes to redefine the "grant percentage" for local bridge projects from fifty percent to seventy-five percent. This increase is intended to provide greater financial support to towns for maintaining their bridges and culverts.

Additionally, the bill proposes an increase in the bond allocation for the local bridge program, which is established under sections 13a-175p to 13a-175u of the general statutes. By raising both the grant percentage and the bond allocation, the bill aims to bolster the resources available to municipalities, thereby improving infrastructure maintenance and safety.