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NC S812

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

William Cook

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates ferry tolls on North Carolina Ferry System routes effective upon enactment of the bill.

  • Requires the Board of Transportation to cease toll collection and repeal toll-implementing regulations as expeditiously as possible.

  • Directs refunds of prepaid tolls and commuter passes received after the effective date, with partial refunds for commuter passes based on time coverage.

  • Appropriates $23,095,000 in recurring Highway Fund dollars to the Department of Transportation Division of Ferries beginning fiscal year 2016-2017 for ferry vessel replacement.

  • Removes exemptions for jurors from paying ferry tolls and repeals related tolling regulations in G.S. 136-189.11(b)(8).

Legislative Description

Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds

Last Action

Ref to Transportation. If fav, re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget

5/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations/Base Budget5/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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