HOUSE BILL 780

File Code: Transportation - Generally Prior Year Introduction As: SB 538/08 - B&T Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 477

Sponsored By:

Delegates George, Sossi, and Smigiel

Entitled:

Maryland Transportation Authority - Fixing or Revising Tolls - Legislative Approval Required

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the Maryland Transportation Authority from fixing or revising a toll on any part of any transportation facilities project unless the General Assembly approves the toll through legislation; and authorizing the Authority, on or after October 1, 2009, to continue to charge and collect a toll of the same amount in effect before October 1, 2009.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

2/11

First Reading Ways and Means

2/16

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Ron George, District 30

Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36

Delegate Richard A. Sossi, District 36

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Administrative Agencies -see also- Electronic Government

Bridges and Tunnels

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

General Assembly -see also- AELR Cmte; Leg Policy Committee.

Highways

Legislation -see also- Corrective Leg; Curative Leg

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