HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 23

File Code: Transportation - Generally Crossfiled with: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 16

Sponsored By:

Delegates Patterson, Hill, and Valderrama

Entitled:

Transportation - Woodrow Wilson Bridge - Proposed New Metrorail Line

Synopsis:

Endorsing the Governor's plan to construct a Metrorail line from the New Carrollton Station to the Bethesda Station, with stops in Riverdale, College Park, the University of Maryland, and the Takoma-Langley Crossroads; and urging the Governor to initiate planning for the construction of a Metrorail line from Branch Avenue to the City of Alexandria as part of the construction of a new Woodrow Wilson Bridge connecting Maryland and Virginia.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/8

First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

2/13

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

3/18

Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Obie Patterson, District 26

Delegate Kerry A. Hill, District 26

Delegate David M. Valderrama, District 26

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

BRIDGES AND TUNNELS

CONSTRUCTION

DISTRICT COURTS

GOVERNOR

MASS TRANSIT -see also- BUSES; RAILROADS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered