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 Bill Status of HB6579  93rd General Assembly


Short Description:  PASSENGER RAIL COMPACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Ricca Slone

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact Act. Provides for a Commission composed of 4 members from each participating state and meeting at least once a year. Provides that the Commission is empowered to perform certain duties concerned with interstate passenger rail improvements. Provides that the Commission shall receive moneys necessary to carry out its functions as appropriated by the participating states. Provides that Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are eligible to join the compact as well as for a method for other states to join. Provides for a method of withdrawal and default from the compact.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ricca Slone
  2/9/2004HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

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