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HB26-1170 • 2026

Department of Transportation Supplemental

Supplemental appropriations are made to the department of transportation. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Rep. E. Sirota, Sen. J. Bridges, Rep. K. Brown, Rep. R. Taggart, Sen. J. Amabile, Sen. B. Kirkmeyer, Rep. M. Duran, Rep. R. Gonzalez, Rep. E. Hamrick, Rep. J. Joseph, Rep. S. Lieder, Rep. J. McCluskie, Rep. K. Nguyen
Last action
2026-03-26
Official status
Governor Signed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on how the additional funding will be used or its specific impact.

Transportation Department Extra Money

This law provides additional funding to the transportation department.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides supplemental appropriations to the department of transportation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The transportation department receives more funding.

Terms To Know

Supplemental appropriations
Extra money given to a government agency for special needs or projects.
Department of Transportation
A part of the government that takes care of roads, bridges, and public transportation.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact amount of supplemental appropriations is not specified.
  • It's unclear which specific projects will receive the additional funding.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-26 Governor

    Governor Signed

  2. 2026-03-17 Governor

    Sent to the Governor

  3. 2026-03-17 Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  4. 2026-03-16 House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  5. 2026-02-20 Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. 2026-02-19 Senate

    Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  7. 2026-02-18 Senate

    Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

  8. 2026-02-17 Senate

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

  9. 2026-02-12 House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  10. 2026-02-11 House

    House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  11. 2026-02-10 House

    House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  12. 2026-02-06 House

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Supplemental appropriations are made to the department of transportation.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)