MS SB2829

Amends Section 65-1-701 of the Mississippi Code to expand the definition of "railroad" to include regional railroad authorities as defined in Section 19-29-5.

Makes regional railroad authorities eligible to participate in the Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Fund alongside publicly owned short line railroads.

The revised definition allows regional railroad authorities to access funding intended for multi-modal transportation improvements including airports, ports, railroads, and transit systems.

Takes effect upon passage.