LD1170
Type: B Origin: House Maine Comments: 0

Resolve, To Promote Passenger Rail For Commuters

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The bill aims to promote passenger rail for commuter use by providing funding for the development and improvement of rail infrastructure, services, and safety measures. It focuses on enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of commuter rail systems to support sustainable transportation options. The key provisions include allocating resources for upgrading rail networks, investing in modernizing equipment, and implementing safety enhancements. This bill could lead to improved public transportation options, reduced traffic congestion, and increased environmental sustainability through encouraging more people to use commuter rail services.

Bill Activity

  • 2023-03-16: Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.

  • 2023-03-16: The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION.

  • 2023-03-16: Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  • 2023-03-21: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION in concurrence

  • 2023-03-30: Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 594.

  • 2023-05-17: Work Session Held

  • 2023-05-17: Voted: Divided Report

  • 2023-06-14: Reported Out: ONTP/OTP-AM

  • 2023-06-15: Reports READ.

  • 2023-06-15: On motion of Representative TERRY of Gorham, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

  • 2023-06-15: Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  • 2023-06-16: Reports Read

  • 2023-06-16: On motion by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED. in concurrence

  • 2023-06-16: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

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