5/6/08-The companion bill to HB2813 – SB2724 – has been signed into law.

3/10/08-The House Transportation Committee approved a bill that would prohibit the state from partnering with foreign-owned businesses to pay for new road and bridge work.
Gov. Phil Bredesen signed a bill into law last year that authorizes tolling as a method to pay for new road and bridge work. The “Tennessee Tollway Act” allows the state to issue bonds and incur debt to pay for two pilot toll projects: one bridge and one road.
The law allows tolls “as an additional and alternative method” to pay for highway work. It doesn’t specify toll roads or rates.
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Harmon, D-Dunlap HB2813 would require toll roads to be majority American-owned businesses.
The bill now moves to the House Calendar & Rules Committee. It then would move to the chamber floor for consideration.
For bill status, call (615) 741-0927.
The companion bill – SB2724 – is in the House Transportation Committee. The Senate previously approved it.

2/22/08-A bill in the House Public Transportation and Highways Subcommittee would prohibit the state from partnering with foreign-owned businesses to pay for new road and bridge work.
Gov. Phil Bredesen signed a bill into law last year that authorizes tolling as a method to pay for new road and bridge work. The “Tennessee Tollway Act” allows the state to issue bonds and incur debt to pay for two pilot toll projects: one bridge and one road.
The law allows tolls “as an additional and alternative method” to pay for highway work. It doesn’t specify toll roads or rates.
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Harmon, D-Dunlap HB2813 would require toll roads to be majority American-owned businesses.
For bill status, call (615) 741-0927.
The companion bill – SB2724 – is awaiting consideration on the Senate floor.