A House subcommittee has given the first approval to a bill to increase appropriations the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Fund may receive by $30 million.

House Bill 3318 raises the maximum amount that can be apportioned to the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Fund from motor vehicle revenue from $120 million to $150 million.

HB3318 passed 8-0 and is now eligible to be heard before the full House Appropriations & Budget Committee. The bill is authored in the Senate by Sen. Chris Kidd (R-Waurika).