This bill appropriates $825,000 from the general fund to the Department of Transportation for grants and loans aimed at addressing future ridership demands for public transit. The Transportation Commission is tasked with approving the expenditure and disbursement of these funds, which can be utilized for matching federal funds, planning, development, and operation of public transit, as well as the construction and maintenance of transit facilities.
Additionally, the bill outlines that the secretary of the Department of Transportation will approve vouchers, and the state auditor will draw warrants to facilitate the authorized expenditures. Any unspent or unobligated funds will revert according to established procedures, and the provisions of this Act will take effect on June 29, 2025.