Public–Private Partnerships – Highway and Bridge Toll Facilities – Rates (No Lexus Lane Act)
Sponsor: Delegate BarveCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: First Reading Budget and Taxation (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a public-private partnership agreement for a project involving road, highway, or bridge assets from establishing or altering toll rates, a range of toll rates, a formula or algorithm to determine fluctuating toll rates, or any late payment fees unless approved by the Board of Public Works.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 10Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Pierzchala, Councilmember Mark | City of Rockville | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Barve, Delegate Barvelegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Person, Unknown | MDOT | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Klinefelter, Marshall | Maryland Asphalt Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sakata, Michael | Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Windley, Rob | SMTA | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Coren, Ellen | The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | kane, johnlobbyist | citizens 4 traffic relief | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | russel, jennifer | smta | Position only |
| UNF | russel, jennifer | smta | Position only |
| UNF | Campion, LOUISlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | TSO, MDOT | Individual | Written (PDF) |