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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SHORT-LINE RAILROADS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $16,392,176 in nonrecurring state funds from the State Emergency Response and Disaster Relief Reserve to the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Rail Division for the purpose of providing disaster recovery assistance to two specific short-line railroads impacted by Hurricane Helene. Specifically, the bill directs $14 million to the Blue Ridge Southern Railroad, LLC, for line restoration, and $2,392,176 to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, LLC, to cover track rehabilitation, facility repairs, and revenue losses. The funds will be transferred to the Freight Rail & Rail Safety Improvement Fund and are designated for the fiscal year 2025-2026, with the act becoming effective on July 1, 2025. Short-line railroads are smaller railroad companies that typically operate on shorter routes and provide essential transportation services in more rural or regional areas, and this bill aims to support their recovery after significant storm damage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 02/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H232 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H232v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H232v0.pdf |
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