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CT SJ00005

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article Third of the Connecticut State Constitution by adding Section 19, establishing the Special Transportation Fund as a perpetual fund
  • Requires the General Assembly to authorize expenditures from the Special Transportation Fund solely for transportation purposes, including payment of debt service on state obligations incurred for transportation
  • Prohibits the legislature from enacting any law that would divert Special Transportation Fund moneys to non-transportation purposes
  • Directs the proposed amendment to be continued to the next General Assembly session elected at the November 6, 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; co-sponsored by Sen. Duff, 25th District

Legislative Description

Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The State Constitution Regarding The Special Transportation Fund.

Last Action

File Number 311

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/4/2017

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