House To Vote On $1.1 Billion Surge Bill

Bill Intended To Fast-Track Funding To Growing Areas

House budget writers have approved a $1.1 billion “surge funding” bill so that infrastructure projects can begin by this summer.

Republican House Majority Leader Al Carlson says the full House is expected to vote Friday on the bill. The Senate likely will review the changes on Monday.

The House Appropriations Committee voted to give less to communities and more funds to the state Transportation Department for road projects.

The bill is intended to fast-track funding to areas affected by North Dakota’s exploding growth.