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GA HR1573
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/22/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jay Roberts
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AI Summary
- Creates a 16-member Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding, co-chaired by the House and Senate Transportation Committee chairpersons, to study funding mechanisms for road transportation projects in Georgia
- Committee membership includes chairs of House and Senate Transportation and Appropriations committees, 3 representatives and 1 citizen appointed by the Speaker, 3 senators and 1 citizen appointed by the Senate President, and leaders from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Metro-Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Association County Commissioners of Georgia, and Georgia Municipal Association
- Responds to findings that current funding covers only 50% of Georgia's greatest transportation needs, traffic congestion is projected to increase 25% in seven years, and Georgia's per capita transportation investment lags regional neighbors
- Legislative members may receive per diem allowances for up to 8 days funded by House and Senate appropriations; all other committee expenses must be covered by private stakeholders serving on the committee
- Committee must deliver legislative recommendations by November 30, 2014, and stands abolished on December 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create
Last Action
Effective Date
4/22/2014
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/4/2014
Transportation2/24/2014
Full Bill Text
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