Sustainable Highways Innovation Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 20, 2021)
Sustainable Highways Innovation Act
This bill specifies that alternative fueling infrastructure, renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, and broadband infrastructure and conduits are utility facilities for purposes of accommodations within a right-of-way on a federal-aid highway. The bill also encourages states to implement certain vegetation management practices (e.g., increased mowing heights and planting pollinator-friendly habitats) along such rights-of-way.
What just happenedJul 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 20, 2021
- Jul 20, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jul 20, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate