Governor Jack Dalrymple (R) signed into law Feb. 24 a bill which will provide $450 million for state highway improvements.

Senate Bill 2103, known as the Surge Funding Bill, will dedicate $1.1 billion from the state’s Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund for critical infrastructure projects. $450 million is allocated to the North Dakota Department of Transportation, with the remaining amount spread throughout North Dakota’s oil-producing region. SB 2103 passed the House on Feb. 20 with a vote of 90-2, and was re-approved by all 46 Senators with House amendments on the same day.

Transportation Investment Advocacy Center staff is currently tracking 25 states and over 90 bills pending legislative action, with more anticipated as the year progresses. The State Transportation Funding Initiatives Report is updated on a monthly basis to reflect the most comprehensive information. To view the most current report, visit: http://www.transportationinvestment.org/category/state-funding-initiatives-report/