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House approves $190M drawdown; debate centers on bonding vs. gas‑tax and project inclusions
Summary
The House approved Senate Bill 2 authorizing transportation bonds (maximum authorization up to $240M, operational drawdown $190M) after floor amendments shortened bond maturity from 20 to 15 years. Members debated whether to raise gas tax instead and questioned appropriations for specific projects.
Senate Bill 2, the highway‑financing measure, cleared the House after extended floor debate about the size, duration and funding approach for statewide transportation work. Representative Lane Beatty (bill sponsor) described the bill as a mechanism to ensure projects under way — including I‑15 and other regional projects — can continue if federal funds are delayed, noting a $190 million drawdown and a $240 million maximum authorization if federal money falls short.
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