Repeals SL 2016-94, Section 35.12(b) (preventing the scoring, reprioritization, or funding of light rail projects until Prioritization 5.0 process).
Amends GS 136-189.10 to delete text that clarifies that the statute does not authorize total State funding in excess of the maximum established elsewhere for commuter rail and light rail projects.
Deletes text (1) restricting programmed funds from exceeding 10% of any distribution region allocation, (2) restricting total state funding for a commuter rail or light rail project from exceeding 10% of the estimated total project costs used during the prioritization scoring process, (3) protecting the State from liability for project costs in excess of the maximum established here, and (4) requiring state funding agreements for commuter or light rail projects to include language setting out these limitations.
REMOVE LIMITS ON LIGHT RAIL FUNDING.
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AN ACT TO REMOVE THE LIMITATIONS ON FUNDING FROM THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND FOR LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM PROJECTS.Intro. by Ford.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Mar 2 2017)
Bill History:
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Wed, 1 Mar 2017 Senate: Filed
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Thu, 2 Mar 2017 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 2 Mar 2017 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 171
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