Committee debates large township road-funding proposal, asks for data and amendments

Jan 23, 2025

The Senate Transportation Committee took up Senate Bill 2142, a proposal to create a township road-and-bridge sustainability fund funded by a reallocation of highway vehicle-use tax revenue, and spent an extended session debating eligibility rules and allocation mechanics.

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The Senate Transportation Committee spent an extended portion of its meeting discussing Senate Bill 2142, a proposal to reallocate highway-related revenue and create a township road-and-bridge sustainability fund. Committee members requested data, raised equity concerns about levy thresholds and balances, and asked staff and agencies to draft and share specific amendments prior to the next meeting.

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