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MS HB1202
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Butler Dixon
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Mississippi Transportation Commission, county boards of supervisors, and municipal governing authorities to establish Interstate 20, Interstate 55, and United States Highway 49 as toll roads.
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Allows governmental entities to contract with private companies to design, finance, construct, operate, and maintain toll roads or toll bridges, with contract terms not to exceed 50 years.
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Requires competitive procurement processes for contracts and prohibits contracts with foreign terrorist organizations or entities that would violate foreign investment security laws.
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Mandates that toll revenues from I-20, I-55, and U.S. Highway 49 be divided proportionately among each county along the route of the toll roads.
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Suspends toll collection on designated evacuation routes when a state of emergency is declared by the President or Governor.
Legislative Description
Toll roads; establish on I-20, I-55 and Hwy 49 and allocate fees to each county proportionately.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013