The bill aims to enhance the funding and operational capacity of the University of Wyoming's transportation technology transfer center program, which provides training to county and municipal employees on transportation technology trends. Key provisions include an increase in the state matching contribution to a minimum of $300,000 annually from the general fund, as well as a requirement for counties and municipalities to contribute at least $25,000 each year. Additionally, the bill specifies that a portion of the funds allocated for the program will be designated for a county gravel road inventory program, with a cap of $300,000 on the total contributions from the state.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to clarify the distribution of gasoline and alternative fuel license tax revenues to county treasurers, ensuring these funds are used solely for road construction and maintenance. It also establishes a new appropriation of $300,000 from the general fund to the Department of Transportation for the program, which is intended to be included in the department's standard budget for the next fiscal biennium. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-17-115, 24-2-110, 39-17-111