6/5/08-A bill has died that sought to expand the types of projects eligible for public-private agreements.
Sponsored by Rep. Charlie Schlottach, R-Owensville, HB1974 had yet to come up for consideration on the House floor when the regular session ended.
Missouri law already authorizes the state to partner with private business to pay for, build and operate a new Mississippi River bridge in St. Louis.
The bill would have authorized the state to enter into agreements for projects that include roads, bridges, airports, railroad and mass transit facilities. Projects would have been required to have a total value of at least $25 million.
Deals involving existing interstates would have been prohibited.
Another provision in the bill sought to exempt from state income tax collection any revenues received from a public-private project.

5/5/08-The House Rules Committee advanced a bill to the full House that would expand the types of projects eligible for public-private agreements.
Missouri law already authorizes the state to partner with private business to pay for, build and operate a new Mississippi River bridge in St. Louis.
Sponsored by Rep. Charlie Schlottach, R-Owensville, HB1974 would authorize the state to enter into agreements for projects that include roads, bridges, airports, railroad and mass transit facilities. Projects would be required to have a total value of at least $25 million.
Deals involving existing interstates would be prohibited.
Another provision in the bill would exempt from state income tax collection any revenues received from a public-private project.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

4/9/08-The House Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill that would expand the types of projects eligible for public-private agreements.
Missouri law already authorizes the state to partner with private business to pay for, build and operate a new Mississippi River bridge in St. Louis.
Sponsored by Rep. Charlie Schlottach, R-Owensville, HB1974 would authorize the state to enter into agreements for projects that include roads, bridges, airports, railroad and mass transit facilities. Projects would be required to have a total value of at least $25 million.
Deals involving existing interstates would be prohibited.
Another provision in the bill would exempt from state income tax collection any revenues received from a public-private project.
The bill has moved to the House Rules Committee awaiting clearance for consideration before the full House.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.