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House committee approves interim study into federal funding changes for Montana Department of Transportation
Summary
The House Transportation Committee voted 11-3 to pass House Joint Resolution 70, authorizing an interim study into how changes to federal funding could affect the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). Testimony emphasized MDT’s heavy reliance on federal construction funding and the need for contingency planning.
The House Transportation Committee on Friday approved House Joint Resolution 70, authorizing an interim study of how federal funding changes could affect the Montana Department of Transportation. The committee voted 11-3 to advance the resolution to the full House.
Representative Denise Baum, sponsor of HJR 70, told the committee the study is necessary because of the agency’s funding mix. "60% of the funding for our MDT is through federal special revenue. 35% is state revenue, special revenue accounts, and 5% is proprietary," Baum said, arguing that any change in federal support "can be extremely impactful."
David Smith, executive director of the Montana Contractors Association, testified in support of the resolution, saying the study "will give some good direction for…
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