6/4/07-SB1267 has died. A related bill - SB792 - however, has been sent to the governor.
5/2/07-The House Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill Wednesday, May 1, that is intended to buy the state more time to review the effects of handing over roadways to private groups.
Sponsored by Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, SB1267 would place a two-year moratorium on toll road leases with private groups. It also would require a study of the long-term effects of public-private partnerships.
The moratorium would exempt several projects in North Texas. It also would give regional authorities more say about local projects.
The bill has been forwarded to the House Calendars. The Senate already approved it.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
4/20/07-The Senate unanimously approved a bill Thursday, April 19, that is intended to buy the state more time to review the effects of handing over roadways to private groups. It now heads to the House.
Sponsored by Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, SB1267 would place a two-year moratorium on toll road leases with private groups. It also would require a study of the long-term effects of public-private partnerships.
The moratorium would exempt several projects in North Texas. It also would give regional authorities more say about local projects.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee in the House.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
4/5/07-The Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee unanimously approved a bill that would place a two-year moratorium on toll road leases with private groups.
Sponsored by Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, SB1267 also would require a study of the long-term effects of public-private partnerships. The bill was amended to exempt two road projects in Tarrant County that would add toll lanes to existing roadways.
The bill's next stop is the Senate floor where it is expected to be approved. It would then head to the House for further consideration.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
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