7/2/08-A bill that has died would have expanded the number of road and bridge projects eligible for revenue from the Transportation Mobility Fund. The special state fund is eligible to get money from deposited grants, gifts and donations received by the state and any other revenues available, whether local, state or federal.
In addition to toll projects, the bill called for authorizing money from the fund to be made available for construction, maintenance and operation of other transportation work.
Sponsored by Rep. Don Trahan, R-Lafayette, HB1056 never advanced from the House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee.

4/17/08-A bill in the House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee would expand the number of road and bridge projects eligible for revenue from the Transportation Mobility Fund.
Sponsored by Rep. Don Trahan, R-Lafayette, HB1056 specifies that the special state fund is eligible to get money from deposited grants, gifts and donations received by the state and any other revenues available, whether local, state or federal.
In addition to toll projects, the bill would authorize money from the fund to be made available for construction, maintenance and operation of other transportation work.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.