FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1123

                                  C 257 L 87

BYRepresentatives Walk, Schmidt and Baugher

Directing moneys from the grade crossing protective fund to the motor vehicle fund.

House Committe on Transportation

Senate Committee on Transportation

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

The Utilities and Transportation Commission biennially requests an appropriation for the installation or upgrading of signals or other warning devices at grade crossings.  For the past two biennia federal funds have been available for most grade crossing projects, allowing state savings.  The state pays 10 percent of state project costs and 1 percent of local project costs.  The 1987-89 appropriation request is for $320,000 which will leave a projected balance of $1,331,000.

SUMMARY:

The excess balance of $1,331,000 in the Grade Crossing Protective Fund is transferred to the Motor Vehicle Fund.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 92   0

      Senate    40     0

EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987