SB 5162-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Finds that additional safety rest area sites would benefit the traveling public and contribute to the economic development of nearby communities.

     Directs the department of transportation to pursue a joint safety rest area demonstration project.

     Provides that the secretary or the secretary's designee shall solicit proposals from private and nonprofit entities for a joint safety rest area demonstration project.

     Provides that all revenues received under the terms of the agreement for the demonstration project must be placed in the motor vehicle fund.  The department shall provide an initial report to the transportation committees of the house of representatives and the senate by December 1, 2003, and annually thereafter, on the status of the project and revenues received from the project.