HB1297

Provide for the study of statewide transit needs and the economic impacts of public transit, and to make an appropriation therefor.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Appropriates $125,000 to study statewide transit needs and economic impacts of public transit.

The bill allocates $125,000 from the general fund to the Department of Transportation for a study on statewide transit needs and the economic impacts of public transit. The study will assess how public transit influences workforce availability, Medicaid spending, institutional placement, and healthcare utilization. The Department of Transportation must submit its findings and recommendations to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council by November 30, 2026.

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Calendar

Feb 12

12:00 AM

House Transportation Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 12

House

Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 316

Feb 5

House

Referred to House Transportation H.J. 237