Transportation Appropriations

SF 2381, the Transportation Appropriations Bill, appropriates a total of $350.7 million to the Department of Transportation (DOT). This includes $48.9 million from the Road Use Tax Fund and $301.8 million from the Primary Road Fund. This is a net decrease of $1.6 million compared to FY 2010 estimates.  The bill includes the following provisions:

·  $1.4 million for costs associated with county issuance of driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations and titles.  Of the total amount appropriated, $174,000 will be used for electronic processing at county treasurer sites for FY 2011.

· Amends code sections relating to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to include “off-road utility vehicles.”  The bill authorizes a city or county to designate streets for use by ATVs and off-road utility vehicles, and allows the vehicles to stop at service stations or convenience stores on the designated streets.  The bill does not exclude cities or counties from liability of personal injury or damage to property.