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S 5387

Directs the commissioner of transportation to waive an annual security deposit fee for use of state land

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

Waives the annual security deposit for using state land via the DOT, cutting ongoing costs for transportation projects and leases; implementation details TBD in the bill.

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Bill Summary · S 5387

Summary of Bill S 5387

Title and Purpose

  • Title: Directs the commissioner of transportation to waive an annual security deposit fee for use of state land
  • Primary aim: Eliminate the annual security deposit fee charged for using state land under the purview of the Department of Transportation (or similar state transportation agency) to reduce the cost burden on entities utilizing state land for transportation-related activities.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham

Key Provisions

  • Directs the state transportation commissioner to waive the annual security deposit fee for use of state land.
  • The bill does not specify an alternative security mechanism or deposits in place of the waived fee in the summary provided; implementing details would likely appear in the bill’s text or related regulations.
  • The measure focuses specifically on the annual security deposit fee tied to state land usage, not on other fees or charges.

Who is Affected

  • Entities that use state land under the management or supervision of the state transportation department (e.g., for construction, maintenance, leasing, or other transportation-related uses) would benefit from the waived annual security deposit fee.
  • The state (through the DOT) would adjust its revenue/monitoring framework accordingly, depending on whether deposits would have been used for security or performance assurances.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: February 21, 2025
  • Initial referral: Referred to Transportation (February 21, 2025)
  • Committee actions: Committee discharged and committed to Rules (June 4, 2025)
  • Senate actions: Ordered to Third Reading; Passed Senate (June 9, 2025)
  • House actions: Delivered to Assembly; Referred to Transportation (June 9, 2025)
  • Related measures:
    • S 6548 (prior-session)
    • A 7649 (companion)

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • After passing the Senate, the bill moved to the Assembly, where it has been referred to Transportation, indicating ongoing consideration.
  • The sequence shows active movement through standard committee and floor processes, with a clear path toward potential further floor votes or amendments.

Related and Comparable Measures

  • Companion bill in the Assembly: A 7649
  • Related prior-session measure: S 6548

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Fiscal impact: Waiving the annual security deposit fee would reduce ongoing costs for users of state land, potentially increasing utilization or lowering barriers for transportation projects or leases.
  • Risk management: The waiver could affect how security or performance is guaranteed; the bill’s text would determine whether alternative protections or mechanisms replace the waived deposit.
  • Policy implications: The measure signals an intent to streamline access to state land for transportation-related uses, possibly encouraging development, maintenance, or project activity on state lands.

Summary

S 5387 would require the state transportation commissioner to waive the annual security deposit fee for use of state land, aimed at reducing cost barriers for users. The bill has advanced in the Senate and is now with the Assembly’s Transportation committee, with a companion measure in Assembly (A 7649) and a related prior-session S 6548. The sponsor is Pete Harckham. If enacted, implementing details (such as any substitute protections or criteria) would be defined in the bill language and subsequent regulations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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