HB 53 — Rapid Rail Transit Compact
Last action — Died in Commerce Committee
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
Rapid Rail Transit Compact; Authorizes Governor to execute rapid rail transit compact with specified states, to join Southern Rail Commission & provides form of compact.
Bill Text
- Introduced H 53 Filed Current pdf
Action History
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Died in Commerce Committee
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Now in Commerce Committee
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Reported out of Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
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Favorable by Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
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Added to Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee agenda
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Now in Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
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Referred to Commerce Committee
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Referred to Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Yvonne Hayes Hinson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (163)
163 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 163 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 6% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (17)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chambliss, Kevin D. | Democrat | Yea |
| Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" | Democrat | Yea |
| Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. | Democrat | Yea |
| Franklin II, Gallop | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Skidmore, Kelly | Democrat | Yea |
| Abbott, Shane G. | Republican | Yea |
| Berfield, Kimberly | Republican | Yea |
| Chamberlin, Ryan | Republican | Not Voting |
| Chaney, Linda | Republican | Nay |
| Conerly, William "Bill" | Republican | Yea |
| Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" | Republican | Yea |
| LaMarca, Chip | Republican | Yea |
| Persons-Mulicka, Jenna | Republican | Yea |
| Redondo, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Tramont, Chase | Republican | Yea |
| Yarkosky, Taylor Michael | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 53 do?
- Rapid Rail Transit Compact; Authorizes Governor to execute rapid rail transit compact with specified states, to join Southern Rail Commission & provides form of compact.
- Who sponsors HB 53?
- HB 53 is sponsored by Hinson, Yvonne Hayes (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 53?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 53?
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