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MS HB1008

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Frank Hamilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Legislature must fund the Mississippi Department of Transportation at levels sufficient to match 20 percent state funding for road and highway projects that receive 80 percent federal funding.

  • Bill establishes that inadequate MDOT funding causes the state to lose opportunities for major road projects serving Mississippi residents and travelers.

  • Funding requirement applies to all road and highway projects undertaken within Mississippi that require a 20 percent state match to access federal funding.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

MDOT; require legislature to fund in an amount that would match 20% of federal funds for highway projects.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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