Some state road transfers would need local consent or an agreement

For individual deals, the state would require local consent or a signed agreement before disposing of covered highway property. This applies to individual deals involving class I or II highway property still used by drivers; the bulk disposal provision refers to different requirements. If the municipality objects, its officials and the transportation commissioner must sign an agreement covering repairs, a gradual handoff, or temporary help. The governor and council must then approve the deal after a local hearing. Small pieces left by a highway relocation are exempt when the municipality asks for ownership. Temporary emergency reroutes are exempt if the state maintains the former road until it is formally closed. The municipality's lawmaking body would have 90 days after notice to act. If enacted, this rule would take effect 60 days after passage.

The state would notify local officials and hold a local hearing before covered highway property deals. This covers individual and bulk deals involving class I or II highway property still used by drivers. Small pieces left by a highway relocation are exempt when the municipality asks for ownership. Temporary emergency reroutes are exempt if the state maintains the former road until it is formally closed. If enacted, this rule would take effect 60 days after passage.

The transportation department would report a highway's condition and certify that required repairs are complete. This covers class I or II highways still used by drivers when they are reclassified as local roads or returned to towns. The department must finish the repairs required by the state road law cited in the bill. The department would certify that required repairs are complete before the road's change takes effect. If enacted, this rule would start 60 days after passage.

The transportation department could give municipalities temporary grants or services for road upkeep. This applies to municipalities facing upkeep costs when an in-use class I or II highway is reclassified or returned to a town. Help depends on available funding and must address near-term upkeep costs listed in the road condition report. The bill sets aside no money for this help. Any help would be limited in time. If enacted, this authority would start 60 days after passage.