This bill amends existing law regarding the distribution of funds for county rural access infrastructure by the Department of Revenue. It removes the previous requirement for a specific sum of three million dollars to be distributed before August 1, 2022, and instead establishes a new framework for distributing appropriated funds based on the number of small structures on township and county secondary roads. The allocation for each county will be calculated as a percentage of the total small structures in the state, ensuring that funds are distributed equitably based on local needs.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $25,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Revenue, to be distributed in three equal amounts over the fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. It also outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Revenue in approving expenditures and stipulates that any unspent funds by June 30, 2030, will revert according to established procedures. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing its importance for the support of state government and public institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/24/2025: 31-34-2
Senate Transportation Engrossed, 02/05/2025: 31-34-2