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Committee narrows $2 million transit grant to fixed‑route paratransit, sends bill to Appropriations
Summary
Lawmakers amended a $2 million transit appropriation to prioritize paratransit services tied to fixed‑route public transit. The amendment passed on a roll call and the committee returned a do‑pass as amended recommendation to refer the bill to Appropriations.
The House Transportation Committee amended a $2 million transit appropriation (House Bill 2254) to prioritize funding for paratransit services associated with fixed‑route public transportation systems and gave the bill a do‑pass as amended recommendation to Appropriations.
Representative Ben Koppelman, speaking to the committee, said testimony from riders and an interim study showed limits in evening and non‑standard service times for people who rely on paratransit tied to fixed routes. “About limiting the $2,000,000 … to fixed route…
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