Connecticut 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 7280 — AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE CREATION OF THE CONNECTICUT TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AUTHORITY.

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7280 January Session, 2019 LCO No.
7280 January Session, 2019 AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE CREATION OF THE CONNECTICUT TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AUTHORITY.
5006 Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION Introduced by:
(TRA) AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE CREATION OF THE CONNECTICUT TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AUTHORITY.
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(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) (1) The Commissioner of Transportation shall (A) conduct studies and satisfy other requirements pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and other provisions of applicable federal law for the purposes of developing electronic tolling systems on the highways of this state, (B) procure a program manager and other consultants or experts as needed to assist in the development of the electronic tolling systems, and (C) prepare a tolling proposal that (i) implements electronic tolling systems on Interstate 84, Interstate 91, Interstate 95 and portions of Connecticut Route 15, (ii) may include implementing electronic tolling systems on any other limited access highway, or portions thereof, if the commissioner determines such implementation is necessary and provides the rationale for such implementation, (iii) identifies the specific locations where the proposed tolls may be located, the toll amounts that may be charged, including the use of value pricing and discounts, if any, and the time periods for peak and off-peak travel, and (iv) estimates the capital and operating costs associated with the electronic tolling systems.
(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) (1) The Commissioner of Transportation shall (A) conduct studies and satisfy other requirements pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and other provisions of applicable federal law for the purposes of LCO \\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07280-R01 of 21 HB.docx Substitute Bill No.
7280 developing electronic tolling systems on the highways of this state, (B) procure a program manager and other consultants or experts as needed to assist in the development of the electronic tolling systems, and (C) prepare a tolling proposal that (i) implements electronic tolling systems on Interstate Route 84, Interstate Route 91, Interstate Route 95 and portions of Connecticut Route 15, (ii) may include implementing electronic tolling systems on any other limited access highway, or portions thereof, if the commissioner determines such implementation is necessary and provides the rationale for such implementation, (iii) identifies the specific locations where the proposed tolls may be located, the toll amounts that may be charged, including the use of value pricing and discounts, if any, and the time periods for peak and off-peak travel, and (iv) estimates the capital and operating costs associated with the electronic tolling systems.
If the tolling proposal is filed when the General Assembly LCO No.
If the tolling proposal is filed when the General Assembly is not in session, the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to transportation shall hold an informational hearing regarding the tolling proposal not later than ten LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07282 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5006 2 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 is not in session, the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to transportation shall hold an informational hearing regarding the tolling proposal not later than ten days after the first day of the next regular session.
7280 days after the first day of the next regular session.
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(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) After a tolling proposal to implement electronic tolling systems has been approved or deemed approved by the General Assembly pursuant to section 2 of this act, the department may construct, maintain and operate electronic tolling systems on Interstate 84, Interstate 91, Interstate 95 and portions of Connecticut Route 15 in accordance with such proposal.
(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) After a tolling proposal to implement electronic tolling systems has been approved or deemed approved by the General Assembly pursuant to section 2 of this act, LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07283 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
7280 the department may construct, maintain and operate electronic tolling systems on Interstate Route 84, Interstate Route 91, Interstate Route 95 and portions of Connecticut Route 15 in accordance with such proposal.
(f) (1) The department and the Department of Motor Vehicles, either jointly or separately, may enter into reciprocal agreements with other LCO No.
(f) (1) The department and the Department of Motor Vehicles, either jointly or separately, may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states, jurisdictions and operators of toll facilities in other states to obtain and share any toll operator information regarding an out-of- LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07284 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5006 4 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 states, jurisdictions and operators of toll facilities in other states to obtain and share any toll operator information regarding an out-of- state registered owner of a vehicle that has used a tolled highway, including the make of the motor vehicle, the motor vehicle's number plate and the name and address of the registered owner of the motor vehicle.
7280 state registered owner of a vehicle that has used a tolled highway, including the make of the motor vehicle, the motor vehicle's number plate and the name and address of the registered owner of the motor vehicle.
(d) All revenues received by the department from tolls and the imposition of civil penalties associated with toll nonpayment, toll evasion or other toll-related violations shall be deposited into the Special Transportation Fund, established pursuant to section 13b-68 of the general statutes and section 19 of article third of the Constitution of the state, and shall not be commingled with other funds and revenues.
(d) All revenues received by the department from tolls and the imposition of civil penalties associated with toll nonpayment, toll evasion or other toll-related violations shall be deposited into the Special Transportation Fund, established pursuant to section 13b-68 of the general statutes and maintained pursuant to article thirty-second of the amendments to the Constitution of the state, and shall not be commingled with other funds and revenues.
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(e) Tolls shall not be subject to and shall be exempt from taxation of LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-072805 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5006 5 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 (e) Tolls shall not be subject to and shall be exempt from taxation of every kind by the state and by the municipalities and all other political subdivisions or special districts having taxing powers in the state.
7280 every kind by the state and by the municipalities and all other political subdivisions or special districts having taxing powers in the state.
(2) Except as required by applicable law or in connection with an administrative or court proceeding, all information relating to a toll customer account that specifically identifies a toll customer shall be destroyed not later than one year after the collection of all tolls and LCO No.
(2) Except as required by applicable law or in connection with an administrative or court proceeding, all information relating to a toll customer account that specifically identifies a toll customer shall be destroyed not later than one year after the collection of all tolls and LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07280-6 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5006 6 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 fees incurred by such toll customer, whether through normal processes, enforcement or closing of such account.
7280 fees incurred by such toll customer, whether through normal processes, enforcement or closing of such account.
A lessor shall cooperate with the department or the toll operator, as the case may be, LCO No.
A lessor shall LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-072807 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5006 7 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 in providing the department or toll operator any requested information concerning the lessee contained in the lessor's record.
7280 cooperate with the department or the toll operator, as the case may be, in providing the department or toll operator any requested information concerning the lessee contained in the lessor's record.
(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) (1) When the Treasurer determines the resources of the Special Transportation Fund established under section 13b-69 of the general statutes exceed three times the estimated payments of debt service on obligations of the state LCO No.
(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) (1) When the Treasurer determines the resources of the Special Transportation Fund established under section 13b-69 of the general statutes exceed three LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07288 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5006 8 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 incurred for transportation purposes, the Treasurer shall provide written notice to the Commissioner of Revenue Services of such determination.
7280 times the estimated payments of debt service on obligations of the state incurred for transportation purposes, the Treasurer shall provide written notice to the Commissioner of Revenue Services of such determination.
(b) The powers of the authority shall be vested in and exercised by a board of directors, which shall consist of thirteen members, appointed as follows:
(b) The powers of the authority shall be vested in and exercised by a board of directors, which shall consist of thirteen members, appointed LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07289 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
Three members of the Senate, one appointed by the LCO No.
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5006 9 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 president pro tempore of the Senate, one appointed by the majority leader of the Senate and one appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
Three members of the Senate, one appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate, one appointed by the majority leader of the Senate and one appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
(e) Members may engage in private employment, or in a profession or business, subject to any applicable laws, rules and regulations of the state regarding official ethics or conflict of interest.
(e) Members may engage in private employment, or in a profession or business, subject to any applicable laws, rules and regulations of the LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07210 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
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5006 10 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 (f) Seven members of the board of directors of the authority, provided three such members are members of the General Assembly, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business or the exercise of any power of the authority.
(f) Seven members of the board of directors of the authority, provided three such members are members of the General Assembly, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business or the exercise of any power of the authority.
(1) Approve the state-wide transportation improvement plan, the five-year transportation capital plan for the state and the long-range transportation plan developed by the Department of Transportation after evaluating whether such plans assure the development and maintenance of an adequate, safe and efficient transportation system that meets the present and future transportation needs of the state and assessing the impact of such plans on economic development, transit- oriented development, housing development, access to employment, the environment and the specific needs of the geographic areas of the LCO No.
(1) Approve the state-wide transportation improvement plan, the five-year transportation capital plan for the state and the long-range transportation plan developed by the Department of Transportation after evaluating whether such plans assure the development and maintenance of an adequate, safe and efficient transportation system that meets the present and future transportation needs of the state and assessing the impact of such plans on economic development, transit- LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07211 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5006 11 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 state;
7280 oriented development, housing development, access to employment, the environment and the specific needs of the geographic areas of the state;
(1) Have perpetual succession as a body politic and corporate and to LCO No.
LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07212 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5006 12 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business;
7280 (1) Have perpetual succession as a body politic and corporate and to adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business;
(9) Make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or LCO No.
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5006 13 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this section and sections 10, 12 and 13 of this act, including contracts and agreements for the establishment of the Connecticut Transportation Infrastructure Bank and for the provision of professional services as the authority deems necessary, including, but not limited to, financial consultants, bond counsel, underwriters and technical specialists;
7280 (9) Make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this section and sections 10, 12 and 13 of this act, including contracts and agreements for the establishment of the Connecticut Transportation Infrastructure Bank and for the provision of professional services as the authority deems necessary, including, but not limited to, financial consultants, bond counsel, underwriters and technical specialists;
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5006 14 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 (16) Do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this section and sections 10, 12 and 13 of this act and the powers expressly granted by said sections.
7280 (16) Do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this section and sections 10, 12 and 13 of this act and the powers expressly granted by said sections.
and (8) with regards to toll rates for transit over or use of the highways, or portions thereof, establishing (A) variable toll rates that take into consideration the day of the week, level of congestion or anticipated congestion, (B) different fees based on the type of vehicle classification, size, weight, number of axles or vehicle occupancy, (C) discounts and credits to a toll customer account for persons with a transponder or similar technology issued by the Department of Transportation or a toll operator, (D) exemptions for certain types of motor vehicles, including, but not limited to, high- occupancy vehicles, motor vehicles leased or owned by the state, motor vehicles used by a law enforcement unit, firefighter or a LCO No.
and (8) with regards to toll rates for transit over or use of the highways, or portions thereof, establishing (A) variable toll rates that take into consideration the day of the week, level of congestion or anticipated congestion, (B) different fees based on the type of vehicle classification, size, weight, number of axles or vehicle occupancy, (C) discounts and credits to a toll customer account for persons with a transponder or similar technology issued by the Department of Transportation or a toll operator, (D) exemptions for certain types of motor vehicles, including, but not limited to, high- occupancy vehicles, motor vehicles leased or owned by the state, motor vehicles used by a law enforcement unit, firefighter or a LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07215 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
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5006 15 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 member of an emergency medical service organization and motor vehicles used to provide public transit services, (E) surcharges, premiums or additional fees for designated users or classes of users of a tolled highway who travel on such highway without a transponder or similar technology issued by the department or a toll operator, and (F) administrative charges and penalties for the late payment of tolls and toll evasion, which shall be not more than twenty-five dollars for a first violation, not more than fifty dollars for a second violation and not more than one hundred dollars for a third or subsequent violation.
7280 member of an emergency medical service organization and motor vehicles used to provide public transit services, (E) surcharges, premiums or additional fees for designated users or classes of users of a tolled highway who travel on such highway without a transponder or similar technology issued by the department or a toll operator, and (F) administrative charges and penalties for the late payment of tolls and toll evasion, which shall be not more than twenty-five dollars for a first violation, not more than fifty dollars for a second violation and not more than one hundred dollars for a third or subsequent violation.
Subdivision (12) of section 1-79 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from LCO No.
Subdivision (12) of section 1-79 of the general statutes is LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07216 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5006 16 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 passage):
7280 repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
(2) "Procedure" means each statement, by a quasi-public agency, of general applicability, without regard to its designation, that implements, interprets or prescribes law or policy, or describes the organization or procedure of any such agency.
(2) "Procedure" means each statement, by a quasi-public agency, of general applicability, without regard to its designation, that LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07217 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
The term includes the LCO No.
7280 implements, interprets or prescribes law or policy, or describes the organization or procedure of any such agency.
5006 17 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 amendment or repeal of a prior regulation, but does not include, unless otherwise provided by any provision of the general statutes, (A) statements concerning only the internal management of any agency and not affecting procedures available to the public, and (B) intra- agency memoranda.
The term includes the amendment or repeal of a prior regulation, but does not include, unless otherwise provided by any provision of the general statutes, (A) statements concerning only the internal management of any agency and not affecting procedures available to the public, and (B) intra- agency memoranda.
The approval of the State Treasurer or said deputy shall be based on documentation provided by the authority that it has sufficient revenues to (1) pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and notes issued, (2) establish, increase and maintain any reserves deemed by the authority to be advisable to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, (3) pay the cost of maintaining, servicing and properly insuring the purpose for which the proceeds of LCO No.
The approval of the State Treasurer or said deputy shall be based on documentation provided by the authority that it has sufficient revenues to (1) pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and notes issued, (2) establish, increase and maintain any reserves deemed by the authority to be advisable to secure the payment of the principal of and LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07218 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5006 18 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 the bonds and notes have been issued, if applicable, and (4) pay such other costs as may be required.
7280 interest on such bonds and notes, (3) pay the cost of maintaining, servicing and properly insuring the purpose for which the proceeds of the bonds and notes have been issued, if applicable, and (4) pay such other costs as may be required.
The directors, officers and employees of Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated, the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority, the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation, the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, the Connecticut Housing Authority, the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, including ad hoc members of the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, the LCO No.
The directors, officers and employees of Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated, the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority, the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation, the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, the Connecticut Housing Authority, the LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07219 of 21 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
5006 19 of 21 Raised Bill No.7280 Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, the Capital Region Development Authority, the Connecticut Airport Authority, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange, the Connecticut Green Bank, the Connecticut Retirement Security Authority, the Connecticut Port Authority, [and] the State Education Resource Center and the Connecticut Transportation Finance Authority and any person executing the bonds or notes of the agency shall not be liable personally on such bonds or notes or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof, nor shall any director or employee of the agency, including ad hoc members of the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, be personally liable for damage or injury, not wanton, reckless, wilful or malicious, caused in the performance of his or her duties and within the scope of his or her employment or appointment as such director, officer or employee, including ad hoc members of the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority.
7280 Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, including ad hoc members of the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, the Capital Region Development Authority, the Connecticut Airport Authority, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange, the Connecticut Green Bank, the Connecticut Retirement Security Authority, the Connecticut Port Authority, [and] the State Education Resource Center and the Connecticut Transportation Finance Authority and any person executing the bonds or notes of the agency shall not be liable personally on such bonds or notes or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof, nor shall any director or employee of the agency, including ad hoc members of the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, be personally liable for damage or injury, not wanton, reckless, wilful or malicious, caused in the performance of his or her duties and within the scope of his or her employment or appointment as such director, officer or employee, including ad hoc members of the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority.
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To (1) require the Commissioner of Transportation to submit a tolling proposal to the General Assembly;
In Section 2(a)(1)(C)(i) and Section 3(a), "Route" was inserted after "Interstate" for accuracy, and in Section 4(d), "section 19 of article third of" was changed to "maintained pursuant to article thirty-second of the amendments to" for accuracy.
and (2) create the Connecticut Transportation Finance Authority.
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except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.] LCO No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 490

  2. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 317

  3. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/19

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0306

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Transportation

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