LHTAC was successful in preparing and delivering our House Bill 312 (HB312) report on the expenditure of local highway jurisdiction funds from the new tax law. HB312 directed LHTAC to submit a report informing the legislature on the use of the money and ongoing maintenance funding needs on the local system. This report was delivered to the Senate Transportation Committee and House Transportation and Defense Committee on January 11, 2016.
LHTAC’s Annual Report and Audit was delivered to the committees on January 22, 2016. On Monday February 15th, I was able to meet with Chairman Palmer of the House Transportation and Defense Committee. I reviewed the HB312 report and our Annual Report with him. He was quite knowledgeable on the information in the reports and we had a good discussion. He explained that the two Committees had decided not to hold any joint sessions and with the fast paced legislative session there would not be an opportunity for me to present jointly.
On March 10, 2016 I had the opportunity to present to the House Transportation and Defense Committee. The presentation focused on a short overview on our organization and our accomplishments as outlined in our Annual Report. We had some positive feedback from a Representatives on the committee, and always appreciate their input and questions.
There has not been many bills this year at the Legislature dealing with Transportation or funding.
Jeff Miles
LHTAC Administrator