Rep. Tommy Hanes

Maddy summaryHB 210 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring county voters to approve tolls before they can be implemented on existing interstate highways or related infrastructure (roads, bridges, tunnels) within their county. It directly affects counties where tolls would be placed, mandating that any toll for construction, renovation, or use must first be approved by a majority vote of qualified voters in that county. The key provision prevents tolls from being "fixed, charged, or collected" without this local referendum, applying specifically to existing interstate sections. This change would require a separate county election for toll projects, rather than allowing state-level decisions alone. The bill does not alter current tolling practices but adds a voter approval step for new or existing toll projects.