The House of Delegates met this afternoon to convene for a third Extraordinary session of the 2017 Legislature.
The House took up Senate Bill 3001 after it was passed by the Senate. The bill would issue road bonds over the course of four years ending in 2021. It would be matched by federal dollars, decreasing amounts each year. The first year would release $800 million to go towards road and highway maintenance. Definitions in the bill clarify that the money can only be used for state road employees and/or state road projects.
The bonds would benefit all 55 counties, according to Delegate Eric Nelson.
UPDATE:
The House passed SB 3001 with no amendments.
The House is in recess until 5:30 p.m.
UPDATE:
The House adopted SCR 301 – Providing for issuance of bonds under Roads to Prosperity Amendment of 2017.
The House adjourned its 2017 third Extraordinary session.
