The bill amends existing laws regarding the process by which counties can decrease maximum speed limits on highways. It introduces a new provision that allows the transportation commission to override a board of county commissioners' resolution to lower speed limits, provided that the commission acts within sixty days of receiving the resolution. If the commission does not take action within this timeframe, it waives its ability to override the resolution. Additionally, the bill specifies that counties may decrease speed limits for certain streets and highways, excluding interstate highways, but only after adopting a resolution and submitting it to the commission within sixty days.

The bill also makes conforming amendments to ensure consistency with the new provisions. It clarifies that any alterations to maximum speed limits on state highways by local authorities will not take effect until approved by the superintendent, except as provided in the new subsection. The changes outlined in this act will apply to proposed speed limit reductions by county commissioners starting July 1, 2025, with the act itself becoming effective on the same date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 24-2-109, 31-5-303