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MS SB2561

Bill

Status

Passed

3/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Branning

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the voting requirement for Mississippi Transportation Commission decisions regarding Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund expenditures from unanimous to majority vote.

  • Establishes an Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund Advisory Board consisting of representatives from business, agricultural, manufacturing, and municipal organizations to provide nonbinding advice on fund expenditures.

  • Allows the Mississippi Department of Transportation to combine Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund monies with other funding sources including state aid road funds and federal funds for road and bridge repair projects.

  • Prohibits Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund monies from being used to reimburse expenses incurred on projects before the fund award is made.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Highways; make the MS Transportation Commission vote on use of ERBR Fund monies majority instead of unanimous.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/13/2023
Highways and Transportation1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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