BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO-AM) House budget writers have approved $1.1 billion in special funding so that infrastructure projects can begin by this summer.
The amount is similar to the Senate's version approved last month. But the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted to give less to communities and more funds to the state Transportation Department for road projects.
The ``surge funding'' bill is intended to fast-track funding to cities, counties and townships affected by North Dakota's exploding growth.
Money for the measure comes from state's Strategic Investment and Improvement Fund, which is supported by oil and gas taxes.
Republican House Majority Leader Al Carlson says the full House is expected to vote Friday on the bill. He says the Senate likely will review the changes on Monday.