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NC S170

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Joel Ford

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 35.12(b) of S.L. 2016-94, which previously established funding limitations on light rail projects.
  • Removes the restriction that state funding for commuter rail or light rail projects cannot exceed 10% of estimated total project costs.
  • Eliminates language requiring the state to cap its financial liability at the 10% maximum and removes requirements for state agreements to include these funding limitations.
  • Modifies G.S. 136-189.10 to allow light rail funding from the highway trust fund without the previous statutory caps on state contributions.
  • Effective upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Remove Limits on Light Rail Funding

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/2/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/2/2017

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