3/14/06-A bill has died that would have expanded existing public-private partnership laws in the state to enable “concession” agreements that allow private groups to improve existing roads or build new ones and then charge tolls to recover costs.
The Senate Finance Committee refused to vote on the measure – HB1426 – prior to the deadline to advance to the full Senate. It previously passed the House by unanimous consent.

2/17/06-The House unanimously approved a bill this month that would permit private groups to improve existing roads or build new ones and then charge tolls to recover costs.
HB1426, sponsored by Del. Leo Wardrup Jr., R-Virginia Beach, would amend existing public-private partnership laws by making certain that companies collecting tolls also maintain and improve the roads they control.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.