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House roads committee approves SB179 as amended, advancing NEPA assignment and a $50M Indianapolis match
Summary
The House Roads and Transportation Committee approved Senate Bill 179 as amended, voting 7–4 on both Amendment 12 and the final bill. NDOT said SB179 would allow the state to take on NEPA responsibilities, add $75 million for community crossings for prior applicants, and include a $50 million match mechanism for Indianapolis that city officials said needs further local discussion.
The House Roads and Transportation Committee voted to approve Senate Bill 179 as amended, moving the measure out of committee after two roll-call votes that each passed 7–4. Committee members approved Amendment 12 and then passed the bill as amended.
Aaron Wainscott, legislative director for NDOT, told the committee SB179 "fulfills the requirement for the waiver of sovereign immunity for the state to apply for NEPA assignment," which would allow the state to carry out National Environmental Policy Act reviews rather than relying on federal approval while keeping the substantive NEPA requirements in place. Wainscott also said the bill directs GIS updates, increases community crossings funding by $75,000,000 for prior applicants, clarifies single-trip permit…
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