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H 944: An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

House Committee on TransportationTo Governor

H 944 status: To Governor — House message: Governor approved bill on June 18, 2026 (updated May 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill sets the budget and updates the rules for transportation (such as roads, bridges, and public transit) for the year 2027. It is currently being debated in the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Infrastructure maintenance preserves utility efficiency

Risks

  • Potential environmental impact from large-scale construction projects

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Funds critical transportation infrastructure
  • Supports regional jobs in construction and logistics

Risks

  • Significant public expenditure requirements

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Supports public transit accessibility
  • Improves road safety for residents

Risks

  • No direct negative social impact identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract summary only

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

House message: Governor approved bill on June 18, 2026

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Enacted

Upcoming
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