6/21/04-Assembly lawmakers unanimously approved a bill June 17 that would give the state more control over the agency that sets tolls and manages bridges over the Delaware River connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
A801, sponsored by Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, D-Mercer, would require the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to hold public hearings in both states before increasing tolls.
The measure also would order the commission to provide both governors with detailed annual financial reports.
If signed into law, the provision must also be approved in Pennsylvania due to an interstate agreement that requires each state and Congress to adopt identical laws regulating its operation.
It is before the Senate Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.

6/14/04-The Assembly Transportation Committee approved a bill June 3 that would give the state more control over the agency that sets tolls and manages bridges over the Delaware River connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
A801, sponsored by Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, D-Mercer, would require the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to hold public hearings in both states before increasing tolls.
The measure also would order the commission to provide both governors with detailed annual financial reports.
If signed into law, the provision must also be approved in Pennsylvania due to an interstate agreement that requires each state and Congress to adopt identical laws regulating its operation.
It has been forward to the Assembly floor for consideration.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.

5/27/04-Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, D-Mercer, has sponsored legislation that would give the state more control over the agency that sets tolls and manages bridges over the Delaware River connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
A801 would require the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to hold public hearings in both states before increasing tolls.
The measure also would order the commission to provide both governors with detailed annual financial reports.
If signed into law, the provision must also be approved in Pennsylvania due to an interstate agreement that requires each state and Congress to adopt identical laws regulating its operation.
The bill has not moved from the Assembly Transportation Committee since it was introduced in January.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.
A similar Senate bill – S754 – is in the Senate Transportation Committee.