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LC 3167

Establish public transportation commission to study public transportation

2025 Regular Session

Establishes a public transportation commission to study transit needs and options, guiding future policy, funding, and coordination - though the measure died in process.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3167

LC 3167 — Establish public transportation commission to study public transportation

Overview

LC 3167 is a bill introduced on December 13, 2024 with the title Establish public transportation commission to study public transportation. The status shown is (LC) Draft Died in Process, indicating the measure did not advance beyond the drafting stage in its current session. A series of draft actions show the bill was placed on hold and later listed as having died in process.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill appears to aim at creating a public transportation commission whose primary function would be to study public transportation. The available information indicates the focus is on evaluating public transit needs and options rather than immediate policy changes or enforcement.

Key Provisions (What is Known vs. What Isn’t)

  • Known:
    • Establishment of a public transportation commission.
    • The commission’s general purpose would be to study public transportation, likely to assess needs, options, and potential policy directions.
  • Not specified in the provided information:
    • Specific composition and appointment process for the commission (who would sit on it, terms, qualifications).
    • Authorities of the commission (powers to request data, hold hearings, issue reports, or recommend actions).
    • Funding and staffing, duration of existence, and reporting requirements.
    • Interaction with existing transit agencies, authorities, or state agencies.

Potential Impact (If Enacted)

  • A dedicated commission could provide a centralized body to analyze transit demand, financing, governance, and service integration.
  • Potential effects on state and local transportation planning, coordination among transit providers, and development of recommendations for policy, funding, and service expansion.
  • Depending on future amendments, could influence budgeting decisions, regulatory frameworks, or long-range transportation strategy.

Affected Parties

  • State government agencies and departments involved in transportation policy and planning.
  • Public transit authorities and agencies that would coordinate with or be subject to commission recommendations.
  • Local governments planning transit improvements.
  • Commuters and the general public who rely on or are affected by public transportation.

Timeline and Status

  • 2024-12-13: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold.
  • 2024-12-13: Draft On Hold (multiple entries).
  • 2025-01-30: Draft On Hold.
  • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process.

Next Steps / Monitoring

  • If reintroduced, watch for:
    • Details on commission composition, authority, funding, and reporting obligations.
    • Clear scope and timeline for the study, and any proposed actions or legislative recommendations.
  • To stay informed, track future session actions, amendments, or reintroduction of a similar measure.

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

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