The Legislature has gone home.  With the adjournment of the Legislative session, House Bill 329 died in committee. This bill would have eliminated most of LHTAC services for locals.

A modest gas tax increase was passed, far below what the majority of both houses wanted. The final compromise resulted in a seven cent gas tax and small registration increase that will amount to about $96 million statewide.  The split of these additional funds will be 60% state and 40% local.

At LHTAC we look forward to another successful year and upcoming construction season. We plan to continue to educate local jurisdictions and legislators about the importance of our role.

We cannot predict what will happen next legislative session, so please feel free to continue to share your thoughts regarding LHTAC with your elected officials.

We thank you for your support and strive to provide the best and most efficient assistance to every Local Highway Jurisdiction in Idaho.