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Committee approves HB 25A after debate over rail subsidies and equipment items
Summary
The Public Works and Highways committee voted 17-1 in an executive session to pass House Bill 25A, approving amendment 1455H. Debate centered on public-private partnerships that subsidize freight rail maintenance and on several equipment line items.
The Public Works and Highways committee voted 17-1 in an executive session to pass House Bill 25A, a measure making appropriations for capital improvements, after approving amendment 1455H.
The vote came after members debated funding for a public-private partnership that subsidizes freight rail maintenance and questioned several equipment line items. Representative Kosinski voted against the amendment and the final bill, repeatedly objecting to what he described as subsidies for rail companies. Committee staff and other legislators defended the partnership as a maintenance program that reduces truck traffic and protects roads and the environment.
Representative Jack moved amendment 1455H and Representative…
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