Rail and Public Transportation, Dept. of, etc.; develop process to evaluate safety issues, etc. (HB2088)

Introduced By

Del. Bill Fralin (R-Roanoke)

Progress

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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT); grants to publicly owned railroads. Provides that, prior to making any grant to any publicly held railroad, DRPT must consider right-of-way and public access issues as preconditions to making the grant. The bill further requires that DRPT promulgate regulations governing public comment and consideration when the making of any grant to a publicly held railroad is being considered by DRPT. Amends § 33.1-391.4 (“General powers of the Department.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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