SB 2066 Summary

• Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to accept public-private partnership proposals for transportation projects including roads, bridges, railways, and other infrastructure.

• Requires the Secretary to conduct a review of proposal design, financing, and contracting arrangements, potentially using state agencies and employees to assist in the process.

• Mandates that approved proposals be submitted to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House to be introduced as bills during the next legislative session for approval.

• Declares that proposals approved by both chambers of the Legislature shall be deemed in the public interest and the projects approved, subject to all applicable laws and procedures.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2010.