HF 2146 (LSB 5814YH (4) 85)

HOUSE FILE 2146

BY  THOMAS and MUHLBAUER

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the use of RISE funds for improving or maintaining highway access to residential housing developments.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 315.3, subsection 1, Code 2014, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  g.  Improving or maintaining highway access to residential housing developments.
    Sec. 2.  Section 315.11, Code 2014, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  8.  If the project provides access to a residential housing development, the extent to which the affected housing development supports the growth of existing businesses and the attraction of new businesses in the surrounding area.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with

the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   The revitalize Iowa’s sound economy (RISE) fund is appropriated by law to be used in the establishment, construction, improvement, and maintenance of roads and streets which promote economic development in the state. The state transportation commission selects projects to receive full or partial funding based on certain factors and requirements established in current law.
   This bill provides that RISE funds may be awarded for a project that has the effect of improving or maintaining highway access to a residential housing development. The extent to which an affected housing development supports the growth of existing businesses and the attraction of new businesses in the surrounding area is added to the list of criteria to be considered in the selection process for qualifying projects.