10/4/06-A bill has died that would have placed conditions on any agreement between the state and public or private groups to buy or lease certain roadways or portions of roadways.
Sponsored by Delegate Robert Marshall, R-Manassas, HB5068 remained in the Senate Finance Committee when the special session on transportation ended Sept. 28. The House previously approved it.
The bill would have required that the General Assembly sign off on any agreement “to transfer responsibility for control, maintenance and/or operation of any toll facility from (VDOT) to any other public or private entity.”

9/25/06-A bill expected to draw consideration during the four-day special session on transportation that starts Wednesday, Sept. 27, would place conditions on any agreement between the state and public or private groups to buy or lease certain roadways or portions of roadways.
Sponsored by Delegate Robert Marshall, R-Manassas, HB5068 would require that the General Assembly sign off on any agreement “to transfer responsibility for control, maintenance and/or operation of any toll facility from (VDOT) to any other public or private entity.”
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.