Bill > HB345

This bill revises the roles of the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the Transportation Commission in managing transit-related funds and programs. Specifically, the bill changes who has the authority to allocate federal transit administration funds, freight assistance funds, and other legislative grants related to rail or transit intermodal transportation systems. Previously, the commission was responsible for these allocations, but now the department will handle them directly. The bill also maintains the commission's ability to transfer federal funds between qualified programs, including highway and transit programs, and allows the commission to delegate certain functions and responsibilities to the department. The changes aim to clarify and potentially streamline the process of managing transit-related funding and projects in Montana, ensuring more efficient allocation and oversight of transportation resources.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1515