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S 6024

Provides for E-ZPass availability and waiving deposit fees for a certain period after a rate increase

2025 Regular Session Introduced by April Baskin

Bill S 6024 waives E-ZPass deposit fees temporarily after toll hikes, encouraging more motorists to adopt electronic tolls and easing congestion at toll booths.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · S 6024

Summary of Bill S 6024

Bill Overview

Bill Number: S 6024
Title: Provides for E-ZPass availability and waiving deposit fees for a certain period after a rate increase
Status: Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
Introduced On: March 04, 2025
Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

Bill S 6024 aims to enhance accessibility to the E-ZPass electronic toll collection system by ensuring that users can obtain E-ZPass transponders without incurring deposit fees for a specified period following a toll rate increase. The intent is to encourage the adoption of E-ZPass, which can streamline toll payments and reduce congestion at toll booths.

Key Provisions

  • E-ZPass Availability: The bill mandates that E-ZPass transponders be made readily available to the public.
  • Waiving of Deposit Fees: It proposes the temporary waiver of deposit fees for new E-ZPass accounts for a defined period after any increase in toll rates. This provision is designed to alleviate the financial burden on users during times when toll costs are rising.
  • Implementation Timeline: The specific duration for which the deposit fees will be waived will be determined in the bill's final provisions.

Impact

  • Users: The primary beneficiaries of this bill will be motorists who utilize toll roads and bridges. By waiving deposit fees, the bill aims to make it easier for users to transition to electronic toll collection, potentially leading to increased E-ZPass enrollment.
  • Transportation Authorities: The bill may impact revenue collection strategies for transportation authorities, as the waiver of fees could lead to a temporary decrease in upfront revenue from new E-ZPass accounts.
  • Traffic Management: Increased use of E-ZPass could contribute to improved traffic flow at toll plazas, reducing congestion and wait times.

Legislative Actions

  • March 04, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Transportation Committee.
  • March 18, 2025: First report calendar.
  • March 19, 2025: Second report calendar.
  • March 20, 2025: Advanced to third reading.
  • April 03, 2025: Passed in the Senate and delivered to the Assembly.
  • April 03, 2025: Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.

Related Bills

  • S 1746: A related bill from a prior session that may address similar issues.
  • S 1361: Another related bill from a prior session that could have implications for toll collection practices.

This summary provides an overview of Bill S 6024, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on users and transportation authorities. The bill is currently under consideration in the legislative process.

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

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