MS SB2641

Creates a Study Commission on Highway Infrastructure Funding consisting of 14 members: the chairs of both chambers' transportation committees (co-chairs), 12 members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and Governor (3 each from congressional districts), and the Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director (nonvoting secretary).

Commission shall meet monthly and study revenue sources for highway and bridge repairs, criteria for allocating funds to local governments, feasibility of state general obligation bonds for bridge financing, and highway system financing issues.

Legislative members receive per diem compensation at special session rates plus reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses, or alternative compensation per Section 25-3-69 with mileage and expense allowances per Section 5-1-47.

Commission must deliver a comprehensive plan identifying transportation infrastructure needs for state, county, and municipal highways, railroads, bridges, ports, and airports by December 1, 2016.

Commission dissolves on December 2, 2016, and may request assistance from the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Department of Revenue, or other agencies and legislative committees.