4/22/08-A bill has died that would have limited the amount of emergency road funds that could be spent during gubernatorial election years.
Sponsored by Rep. Keith Hall, D-Pikeville, HB446 remained in the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee when the regular session wrapped up. The House previously approved it on a 94-1 vote.
The bill sought to prohibit governors from spending more than half of the highway construction contingency fund in the first six months of a fiscal year during a gubernatorial election. Exceptions would have been made for emergency repairs and economic development projects.

3/5/08-The House voted 94-1 to approve a bill that would limit the amount of emergency road funds that could be spent during gubernatorial election years. It now moves to the Senate.
Sponsored by Rep. Keith Hall, D-Pikeville, HB446 would prohibit governors from spending more than half of the highway construction contingency fund in the first six months of a fiscal year during a gubernatorial election. Exceptions would be made for emergency repairs and economic development projects.
The bill is awaiting consideration in the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee.
For bill status, call (502) 564-8100. In Kentucky, call 1-800-372-7181.