SENATE BILL 723

File Code: Transportation - Generally Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 492

Sponsored By:

Senator Madaleno

Entitled:

Commission on Commuter Rail Governance and Funding

Synopsis:

Establishing a Commission on Commuter Rail Governance and Funding; requiring the Governor to designate the Commission chair; providing for the Commission membership and staffing; prohibiting Commission members from receiving compensation, but authorizing expense reimbursement, as specified; requiring the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly, by January 1, 2010; and terminating the Act at the end of June 30, 2010.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Budget and Taxation

3/2

Hearing 3/16 at 2:00 p.m.

3/16

Hearing cancelled

Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation Withdrawn

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Committees and Commissions -see also- Political Committees

Commuters -see also- Car Pools

Interstate Affairs

Railroads

Reports

Sunset

Documents:

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

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

Amendments: None offered