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NJ S2776
NJ S2776Requires DOT to compensate local government entities for contractual delay damages resulting from shutdown of transportation projects funded by Transportation Trust Fund; authorizes local government entities to use certain funds for transportation projects.
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Introduced
11/10/2016
11/10/2016
In Committee
02/27/2017
02/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to compensate municipalities, counties, or other local government entities for delay damages on transportation projects supported through the local aid program, if those delay damages resulted from the shutdown of Transportation Trust Fund projects pursuant to Executive Order No. 210 of 2016 (executive order). The bill also permits a local government entity to use its own funds to continue or complete a transportation project that was halted as a result of the executive order. The bill prohibits DOT or any other executive branch agency from withholding, revoking, or otherwise canceling certain local aid due to the local government entity's decision to use its funds to continue or complete the transportation project.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to compensate municipalities, counties, or other local government entities for delay damages on transportation projects supported through the local aid program, if those delays resulted from the shutdown of Transportation Trust Fund projects due to a 2016 executive order. The bill also permits a local government entity to use its own funds to continue or complete a transportation project that was halted as a result of the executive order, and prohibits DOT or any other executive branch agency from withholding, revoking, or otherwise canceling certain local aid due to the local government entity's decision to use its funds to continue or complete the transportation project.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/27/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3000/2776_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3000/2776_I1.PDF |
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