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MO HJR73

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jason Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to Article IV for adoption or rejection at the general election on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2012 or at a special election called by the governor

  • Adds new Section 30(e) to Article IV prohibiting the state highways and transportation commission and state agencies from conducting feasibility studies or funding toll roads and toll facilities in Missouri

  • Bars the state from designing, acquiring, constructing, maintaining, reconstructing, or operating toll roads or toll bridges that do not currently have tolls as of the amendment's effective date

  • Prevents the state from entering into public-private partnerships or contractual agreements to engage in toll road or toll facility activities on bridges without existing tolls

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the design or construction of toll roads or facilities in the state or from entering into a public-private partnership or agreement for a new toll road

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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