SSB 3091

Topics:Transportation

Same legislation: HSB 132, HF 591, SF 2315

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedMarch 2, 2023
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 18, 2024
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 12, 2024
Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2315
Next: House committee
Next: Passes the House
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Became SF 2315 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2315 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill provides that the midwest interstate passenger rail compact is entered into and enacted into law together with several other midwestern states if those states join the compact in substantially the same form. The bill provides that the purposes of the compact are to promote development and implementation of improvements to intercity passenger rail service in the midwest, to coordinate interaction among midwestern state officials on passenger rail issues, to promote development and implementation of plans for high-speed rail passenger service in the midwest and other regions, to work with public and private sectors at all levels to ensure coordination among entities with an interest in passenger rail service and to promote midwestern interests regarding such service, and to support efforts of transportation agencies involved in developing and implementing passenger rail service in the midwest.

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The bill provides that a commission shall be established to further the purposes of and to carry out the duties specified in the compact. _____ private sector appointed by the governor, serving during the tenure of the governor or until a successor is named; and two legislators, one from each legislative chamber, appointed by the appropriate appointing authority in each chamber, serving two-year terms or until successors are appointed. The bill provides a list of powers and duties the commission shall have related to the compact and provides for the administration and financing of the general operations of the commission. The bill also includes provisions relating to withdrawal, default, and termination of the compact. The bill takes effect upon enactment. The compact, having already been enacted into law and entered into by eight states, would apply in Iowa effective upon enactment of the bill. Current midwest interstate passenger rail compact member states include Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, and South Dakota are eligible to join.

Full bill text¹

Senate subcommittee

Named January 18, 2024. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§327K.1

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Lobbying

12 for · 0 against · 16 undecided · Who →

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Study bill

HSB 132Renumbered SSB 3091Renumbered

90th General Assembly

HF 591Passed a chamberfrom HSB 132 SF 2315Cleared committeefrom SSB 3091

Picked up later

HF 533Passed a chamber91st GA

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HF 533 Relating to the midwest interstate passenger rail compact, and including effective date pr…
91st General Assembly · Passed House
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