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MS HB919

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sherra Hillman Lane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 65-1-701 of the Mississippi Code to revise the definition of "railroad" for Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Fund purposes.

  • Expands "railroad" definition to include regional railroad authorities created under Sections 19-29-1 et seq, in addition to publicly-owned short line railroads in Mississippi.

  • Grants regional railroad authorities eligibility to receive funds from the Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Fund.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Regional railroad authorities; provide eligibility to receive monies from Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Fund.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/3/2012

Full Bill Text

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