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CT HJ00041
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to Article Third of the Connecticut State Constitution (adding Section 19) to make the Special Transportation Fund a perpetual fund and restrict its use solely to transportation purposes, including payment of debt service on state obligations incurred for transportation
- Requires that all funding sources credited, deposited, or transferred to the Special Transportation Fund remain directed to that fund as long as such sources are authorized by statute to be collected or received by the state
- Prohibits the General Assembly from enacting any law authorizing Special Transportation Fund resources to be spent on anything other than transportation purposes and related debt service
- Directs the proposed amendment to be continued to the next General Assembly session elected at the November 8, 2018 general election, or presented directly to voters at that election, in accordance with the state's constitutional amendment process
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation during the January 2017 session, co-sponsored by Rep. Guerrera (29th District)
Legislative Description
Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The State Constitution Limiting The Use Of Moneys In The Special Transportation Fund.
Last Action
Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/10/2017
Committee Referrals
Government Administration and Elections4/4/2017
Transportation1/20/2017
Full Bill Text
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