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SJ 396 Study; High-Speed Rail service between Virginia-North Carolina Int.

Introduced by: John C. Watkins | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Study; High-speed passenger rail service between Virginia and North Carolina. Establishes the Virginia-North Carolina Interstate High-Speed Rail Commission to study the desirability and feasibility of establishing high-speed passenger rail service between Virginia and North Carolina. Virginia-North Carolina. The Virginia component of the Commission shall consist of six legislative members In conducting the study, the Commission shall conduct such meetings, tours of inspection, and public hearings as appropriate to determine the desirability and feasibility of establishing high-speed passenger rail service between Virginia and North Carolina, including connecting rail lines in Hampton Roads. If the Commission determines that such rail service is desirable and feasible, it shall consider and recommend legislative action necessary to facilitate the establishment of high-speed passenger rail service and connecting rail lines in Virginia; determine necessary levels of funding; and identify the sources of such funds. The Commission must submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the 2003 Session of the General Assembly.


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