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AL SB360

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2017

Primary Sponsor

Rodger Smitherman

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

SB360 Summary

  • Creates the Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund in the State Treasury to fund activities that increase public transportation options across Alabama, maintained and administered by the Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

  • Establishes the Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund Advisory Committee composed of legislative appointees, state officials, and representatives from housing, disability rights, and community action organizations to advise on fund administration and grant awards.

  • Requires the department to invest trust fund monies, maintain records, establish withdrawal procedures, publish annual distribution criteria, conduct independent audits, and prepare annual performance reports to the Governor and Legislature.

  • Mandates a statewide public transportation needs assessment every five years evaluating transportation needs for individuals with disabilities, low-income and rural populations, and the elderly.

  • Authorizes not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, counties, and public transit authorities to apply competitively for trust fund grants, with emphasis on serving disabled, elderly, and rural populations and maintaining Americans with Disabilities Act compliance standards.

Legislative Description

Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund, established, ADECA required to administer trust fund; Public Transportation Trust Fund Advisory Committee, created.

Transportation

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 27 Favorable from Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure with 1 amendment

5/11/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure5/2/2017
Transportation and Energy4/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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