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IN SB0495
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Grooms
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AI Summary
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Establishes a toll bridge charges rebate program for Floyd County and Harrison County residents who must use Ohio River toll bridges when the Sherman Minton Bridge closes for more than 6 months
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Rebate amount equals 50% of toll charges paid during the closure period
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Indiana Department of Transportation administers the program; applicants must apply within 60 days after the bridge reopens
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Funding appropriated from the state general fund to cover rebate payments
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Defines qualifying nontolled bridge as one crossing the Ohio River with northern terminus in Floyd County and average daily traffic of 75,000+ vehicles
Legislative Description
Toll reductions. Establishes a toll bridge charges rebate program (rebate program) to provide rebates to individuals who are residents of Floyd County and Harrison County and who incur charges to access an Ohio River toll bridge as a result of a closure of the Sherman Minton Bridge for a period of more than six months. Provides that the amount of the rebate is 50% of the amount of tolls paid by the individual during the period of time that the Sherman Minton Bridge is closed. Provides that the department of transportation (department) shall administer the rebate program. Establishes the procedures for claiming a rebate. Appropriates amounts necessary to make the rebate payments from the state general fund to the department.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy
1/14/2019