4/22/08-Gov. Sonny Perdue signed a bill into law creating the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank.
The new law, previously HB1019, will use federal highway dollars, state funds appropriated by the General Assembly, and other means to fund the state-run bank.
The State Road and Tollway Authority will govern the bank. Low-interest loans will be made to communities for constructing and improving roads and bridges.

4/14/08-A bill awaiting Gov. Sonny Perdue’s signature would create the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank.
Sponsored by Rep John Lunsford, R-McDonough, HB1019 would use federal highway dollars, state funds appropriated by the General Assembly, and other means to fund the state-run bank.
The bank would be governed by the State Road and Tollway Authority. Low-interest loans would be made to communities for constructing and improving roads and bridges.
For bill status, call (404) 656-5015.

3/12/08-The Senate Transportation Committee approved a bill that would create the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank.
Sponsored by Rep John Lunsford, R-McDonough, HB1019 would use federal highway dollars, state funds appropriated by the General Assembly, and other means to fund the bank.
The bank would be governed by the State Road and Tollway Authority. Low-interest loans would be made to communities for constructing and improving roads.
The bill now moves to the Senate floor for further consideration. For bill status, call (404) 656-5015.

3/5/08-The House approved a bill that would create the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank. It now moves to the Senate.
Sponsored by Rep John Lunsford, R-McDonough, HB1019 would use federal highway dollars, state funds appropriated by the General Assembly, and other means to fund the bank.
The bank would be governed by the State Road and Tollway Authority. Low-interest loans would be made to communities for constructing and improving roads.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation Committee. For bill status, call (404) 656-5015.