SB86

Establishing the intercity passenger rail service program and making transfers annually to the passenger rail service revolving fund.

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB86 establishes an intercity passenger rail service program and makes annual transfers to the passenger rail service revolving fund.

Kansas SB86 establishes an intercity passenger rail service program, allowing the secretary of transportation to enter into agreements with Amtrak, other rail operators, local jurisdictions, and other states. The agreements can include cost-sharing, joint powers arrangements, and institutional agreements. The bill also authorizes loans or grants for rail-related improvements, economic development, and job growth. The secretary of transportation will remit funds to the state treasurer, who will deposit them into the passenger rail service revolving fund.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Feb 6, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Ways and Means Hearing

History

Feb 6, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 548-S

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Transportation

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Transportation; Referred to Committee on Ways and Means