HB 7009 (2009) -  Public Transit

by Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council and Murzin and Aubuchon (CO-SPONSORS) Thompson; Van Zant
Provides definitions relating to commuter rail service, rail corridors, & railroad operation for purposes of rail program within DOT; revises time period within which department must update rail system plan; requires status report to Legislature to accompany plan; provides additional duties for DOT relating to regional rail system plan; authorizes department to assume certain liability on rail corridor; authorizes department to indemnify & hold harmless freight rail operator when department acquires rail corridor from freight rail operator; provides for allocation of risk; authorizes DOT to purchase & provide insurance in relation to rail corridors; authorizes marketing & promotional expenses; extends provisions to other governmental entities providing commuter rail service on public right-of-way.
Effective Date: July 1, 2009
Last Event: Died, Reference Deferred on Saturday, May 2, 2009 12:00 AM

PCB committee actions:

  • PCB EDCA 09-01 recommended by:
    Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council
    • On agenda for: 02/18/09   8:30 AM View Notice
    • Favorable With Amendment(s) (final action) See Votes

Related Bills

Vote History

(No Votes Recorded)

Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died, Reference Deferred Time: 05/02/2009 - 12:00 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration Time: 05/02/2009 - 12:00 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 03/03/2009 - 10:03 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 03/03/2009 - 2:23 PM Member: Committee: Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
341.301
341.302