Toll Relief Program; eligibility. (SB522)
Introduced By
Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Toll Relief Program; eligibility. Requires the Department of Transportation to expand eligibility for the Toll Relief Program for the tolls on the Downtown and Midtown Tunnels to residents of the Cities of Portsmouth and Norfolk with an income of $45,000 or less per year. The bill requires that all eligible residents receive the same toll relief regardless of income level. The bill provides that funding for the additional toll relief shall be paid by the Commonwealth from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), as possible, and any costs not covered by the ARPA shall be the responsibility of the Commonwealth. The bill expires on January 1, 2025. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101993D |
| 01/12/2022 | Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations |
| 02/02/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (SB522) |
| 02/08/2022 | Continued to 2023 in Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 11/21/2022 | Left in Finance and Appropriations |