This bill establishes the county and township infrastructure fund within the state treasury, aimed at managing unobligated moneys from the rural access infrastructure fund. It amends existing law to require each county to create a rural access infrastructure fund for specific expenses related to engineering, construction, and rehabilitation of small structures, while prohibiting the use of these funds on no-maintenance roads. Additionally, it mandates that any unexpended moneys not contractually obligated be transferred to the newly created county and township infrastructure fund every three years, starting in 2029.

The new fund will be administered by the Department of Revenue and will facilitate the distribution of funds to counties as well as ensure proper accounting and safekeeping of any unspent moneys. The bill emphasizes that expenditures from this fund must be included in the general appropriation bill, thereby ensuring legislative oversight and accountability in the allocation of these resources.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/04/2026: 31-34-3
Senate Local Government Engrossed, 02/18/2026: 31-34-3
Enrolled, 03/03/2026: 31-34-3