N.D. Legislature approves $1.4 billion road spending bill

Legislative budget writers put 25 percent of the money from North Dakota’s excise tax on motor vehicle sales into road repairs and construction. Normally, the money goes into the state general fund and is spent on education, human services and other programs.

The Associated Press

4/30/2009

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota House members are praising a state transportation budget of more than $1.3 billion.

Representatives approved the plan Thursday. It now goes to Gov. John Hoeven.

The bill represents a 50 percent increase from current spending levels.

It has emergency aid for local governments to repair roads damaged by flooding and heavy snow.

The bill includes $176 million in federal stimulus aid.

Legislative budget writers put 25 percent of the money from North Dakota’s excise tax on motor vehicle sales into road repairs and construction.

Normally, the money goes into the state general fund and is spent on education, human services and other programs.

Barb Kampbell of The Trucker staff can be reached for comment at barkkampbell@thetrucker.com.