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This bill establishes a complex mechanism for the Secretary of Transportation to adjust highway safety funding between two specific funding sections (Section 402 and Section 405) to ensure funding parity. Under this act, the Secretary must first determine if there are increases in funding for these two sections compared to the previous fiscal year. If Section 402 funding increases less than four times the rate of Section 405 funding increase, the Secretary is required to reduce Section 405 funding and transfer those funds to Section 402 to create a more balanced funding ratio. The bill also addresses several other scenarios, such as when only one section sees an increase or when neither section increases. For instance, if Section 405 funding increases while Section 402 funding decreases, the Secretary must transfer funds from Section 405 to Section 402 to restore previous funding levels. These funding adjustments are designed to maintain a proportional and equitable distribution of highway safety resources. The provisions will take effect on October 1, 2026, giving transportation agencies time to prepare for the new funding calculation method. The overall goal is to ensure that highway safety funding increases are distributed fairly and strategically across different program sections.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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