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Committee advances bill to create rail program framework at Department of Transportation; no state funds required until appropriated

State Transportation Committee · December 4, 2025
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Summary

Senate Bill 371 would establish a framework for a rail program within the state Department of Transportation to coordinate freight logistics with Class I rail partners; sponsors said the measure creates a plan but does not obligate state funds until appropriated, and the committee voted to advance it.

Senator Gooch told the committee SB 371 "sets up a, basically, a framework for a rail program under GDOT," and emphasized freight logistics and cooperation with Class I railroads as goals of the proposal. He said the bill lists components for a rail plan but "does not require the expenditure of…

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