Bill > HB1134

This bill mandates the Commissioner of Highways to establish the Potomac River Ferry Restoration of Service Working Group, tasked with finding and implementing a way to restart ferry service that stopped operating on or after December 1, 2020, between Point of Rocks and the American Legion Bridge along the Potomac River. The Working Group will include representatives from various state and local agencies, including the Office of the Attorney General and the Virginia Department of Transportation, as well as relevant landowners and experts, and will explore options for reestablishing ferry access points and fair compensation for landing rights. The Office of the Attorney General will review any proposed agreements for legal compliance, and the Attorney General, Secretary of Transportation, and Commissioner of Highways are authorized to enter into agreements recommended by the Working Group, as long as they are deemed necessary, prudent, in the public interest, and do not cost the Commonwealth any additional money. The county where the ferry service ceased will provide staff support and logistical arrangements for the Working Group's meetings and public sessions. Finally, the Working Group must submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1134