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2014 SESSION

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SB 513 Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission; created.

Introduced by: Frank W. Wagner | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission created. Creates the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, which is composed of the chief elected officers of the governing bodies of the 14 localities in Planning District 23, two senators, three delegates, and four nonvoting ex officio members. The bill moves the responsibility for approval of projects and the priority of such projects pursuant to the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund from the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) to the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC). The bill also directs the HRTPO and VDOT to assist the new HRTAC in its formation. This bill is identical to HB 1253.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission created. Creates the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission which is comprised of 14 localities in Planning District 23, two senators, two delegates, and four non-voting ex officio members. The bill also moves the responsibility for approval of projects and the priority of such projects pursuant to the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund from the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization to the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission. The bill also directs the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization and VDOT to assist the new Commission in its formation and transfers the responsibility for transportation goals from the MPO to the new Commission.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Hampton Roads Transportation Authority created. Creates the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority to manage regional transportation planning in Planning District 23. The bill also moves the responsibility for approval of projects and the priority of such projects pursuant to the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund from the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization to the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority effective July 1, 2015.