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VT S0085

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Harrison

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires General Assembly approval for all leases and extensions of State-owned railroad property; if the General Assembly is not in session, the Joint Transportation Oversight Committee may grant approval
  • Allows the Secretary of Transportation to enter short-term leases or operating agreements up to 6 months to preserve service continuity on State-owned railroads
  • Mandates the Secretary notify House and Senate Transportation Committees within 10 calendar days after entering any short-term lease or operating agreement
  • Requires the Secretary to notify Transportation Committees (or Joint Transportation Oversight Committee if not in session) when 12 months remain on any State-owned railroad operating lease or lease extension
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to approval of railroad lease extensions

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Transportation

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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