Transportation Committee

Senator Judy Ward, Chair

Transportation Committee

Senator Judy Ward, Chair

Meeting to consider SB 934, SB 473, SB 597, SB 799 and SB 897

Senate Transportation Committee

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 12:30 p.m.

Room 461, Main Capitol


Agenda

1. S.B. 934 – Langerholc – Exempts the Turnpike Commission from local ordinances related to the
     planning, design and construction of linear highway projects and facilities.

2. S.B. 473 – Boscola – Intercepts State lottery winnings (in excess of $2,500) and State income tax
     refunds for unpaid tolls at the Turnpike Commission.

3. S.B. 597 – Laughlin – Modernizes the management of public transit agencies with comprehensive
     reforms to deliver the operating and capital programs.

4. S.B. 799 – Rothman – Permits counties to dedicate supplemental bridge allocations to municipalities
     for maintaining bridges.

  • Amendment No. 1977 – Rothman – Authorizes the money for constructing municipal bridges as well.

5. S.B. 897 – Baker – Increases the safe transportation of children on school buses by creating new
     traffic rules and strengthening penalties for overtaking a school bus.

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