INCREASE TOWNSHIP BRIDGE PROGR

This House resolution urges the state of Illinois to increase funding for the Township Bridge Program to improve the safety and reliability of township bridges. The bill highlights that the program has not received a funding increase since 1979, despite rising construction costs and the need to replace aging infrastructure. It notes that the current funding level has lost significant purchasing power over time, potentially affecting the ability to maintain over 12,000 bridges and numerous smaller crossings. The resolution is intended to be sent to the Governor as a formal recommendation rather than creating immediate legal changes.