Titles the act the “Train Infrastructure Acceleration Act” and sets out the act’s purpose. Requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to expedite the implementation of the Corridor Identification Program routes with the goal of enhancing rail connectivity across North Carolina.
Allocates an additional State allocation of $1 million to each of the seven specified routes for comprehensive engineering, feasibility studies, and initial development efforts.
Requires DOT to report annually by December 1 to the specified NCGA committee and division on the use of the funds, advancements in the studies, and any federal funding.
Appropriates $7 million from the General Fund to DOT.
Effective July 1, 2025.
TRAIN INFRASTRUCTURE ACCELERATION ACT.
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AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STATE FUNDING TO EXPEDITE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAIN INFRASTRUCTURE IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CORRIDOR IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM.Intro. by Everitt, Smith.
Status: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget (Senate action) (Mar 26 2025)
Bill History:
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget(link is external)
S 541
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