Bill > SB1096

This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to incur up to $600 million in debt specifically for improving bridges on three or four digit state routes in non-Federal aid highway systems. The bill requires that these funds supplement, not replace, existing transportation funding and that bridge projects be prioritized based on condition. PennDOT must consult with legislative transportation committee leaders, develop a public plan for bridge projects, and ensure that projects are bid within two years and completed within five years using the department's engineering and construction management system. Any savings from bridge project debt can be used to improve highways on similar state routes, with specific restrictions on eligible projects - excluding preservation strategies like oil and chip treatments, patching, sealing, and work performed by county maintenance districts. The debt will be repaid through the Motor License Fund, and the net proceeds are specifically appropriated for capital bridge projects. The bill includes provisions for appropriating money for debt service and potential arbitrage rebates, and will take effect 60 days after passage.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1096