SENATE BILL 475

Sponsored By:

Senator Pipkin

Entitled:

Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Independent Inspection Required Before Toll, Fee, or Penalty Increase

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the Maryland Transportation Authority from imposing an increase in a toll, fee, or penalty for the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Chesapeake Bay Bridge until a specified inspection is conducted; requiring the Authority to retain the services of an entity that is independent of and not affiliated with the Authority to conduct the inspection; requiring the Authority to require the entity to use state-of-the-art technology for the inspection; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/4

First Reading Budget and Taxation

2/11

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Administrative Agencies -see also- Electronic Government

Bridges and Tunnels

Chesapeake Bay

Fees -see also- Devt Fees and Taxes; Reimbursement Rates

Inspections -see also- Motor Vehicle Inspection

Penalties

Transportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation

( 4-312 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered