SB 38, making an appropriation for local highway aid and municipal bridge aid, passed the House today on a voice vote. House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to the passage of SB38.
House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement:
“This bill will send $30 million back to municipalities for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, and maintaining roads and $6.8 million in bridge aid. This aid package comes in addition to the dollars that flow back to communities through existing formulas. This session we’ve made it a priority to send money back to cities and towns. We are proud we can make local needs a priority. The passage of this bill further strengthens our commitment to improving our state’s infrastructure. The health of our roads and bridges are important investment for our communities and local economies.”