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MS HB1123

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bill Kinkade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Mississippi Legislature to fund the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) in an amount sufficient to match 20% of federal funds for all eligible road and highway projects within the state.

  • Establishes that MDOT funding must enable the state to receive the full 80% federal share for road and highway projects that require a 20% state match.

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

  • Effective date: 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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