VRE; allows Potomac-Rappahannock Transportation Commission to charge higher fares. (HB19)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
VRE fares. Allows the Potomac-Rappahannock Transportation Commission to charge higher fares for Virginia Railway Express passengers who are not residents of localities represented on the Commission. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/11/2009 | Committee |
12/11/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100923D |
12/11/2009 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
01/15/2010 | Assigned Transportation sub: #1 |
02/16/2010 | Left in Transportation |
Comments
You cant tax someone higher because they dont live here or there. Unconstitutional and will be challenged IF it even maks law.
On what basis is it unconstitutional to have a fee structure that's different for people who have already prepaid in part (via taxes) than those who have not (who live elsewhere)? Which court ruling do you have in mind?
How do you account for charging non-resident fees on the self service machines? Spend thousands to retool them so you enter your zip code? Spend more on hiring so all stations are manned at all times? Ridiculous.
If I live in King George and pay taxes on gas in Stafford and then have to pay an extra fee for VRE.
Not even fair.