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H7573Introduced in the House

Permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the department of transportation for the municipality to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders located within the municipality.

IntroducedHouse State Government & Elections

Introduced by Joseph McNamara, District 19

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS - Permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the department of transportation for the municipality to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders located within the municipality.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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