7/31/06-A bill that would have diverted money from the state’s Highway Trust Fund for toll projects has died.
Sponsored by Sen. Clark Jenkins, D-Tarboro, SB1819 remained in the Senate Transportation Committee when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have created a North Carolina Turnpike Encouragement and Assistance Program to reserve $12.5 million a year from urban loop funding for eligible toll projects.
The measure would have shifted $25 million from the state’s general fund to loop funding in the 2006-2007 fiscal year.

7/12/06-A bill in the Senate Transportation Committee would divert money from the state’s Highway Trust Fund for toll projects.
Sponsored by Sen. Clark Jenkins, D-Tarboro, SB1819 would create a North Carolina Turnpike Encouragement and Assistance Program to reserve $12.5 million a year from urban loop funding for eligible toll projects.
The measure would shift $25 million from the state’s general fund to loop funding in the 2006-2007 fiscal year. The revenue is intended to prevent a squeeze on loop money.
For bill status, call (919) 733-7778 or (919) 733-7779.