3/21/06-The Assembly unanimously approved a bill March 16 that would give the state more control over the agency that sets tolls for certain bridges over the Delaware River.
Existing law requires the governors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania to appoint members to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
A908 would require the commission to hold public hearings in both states before increasing tolls. It 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 because of an interstate agreement that requires each state and Congress to adopt identical laws regulating its operation.
The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.

2/28/06-The Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee voted unanimously Feb. 27 to advance a bill that would give the state more control over the agency that sets tolls for certain bridges over the Delaware River.
Existing law requires the governors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania to appoint members to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
A908 would require the commission to hold public hearings in both states before increasing tolls.
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 been sent to the full Assembly for further consideration.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.

1/13/06-A bill in the Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee would give the state more control over the agency that sets tolls and manages bridges over the Delaware River connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
A908, 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.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.