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2007 Legislative Document (House) 1180 (To Promote Transportation Planning, Increase Efficiency and Reduce Sprawl)

Public Act 208 of 2007

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  • Introduced by Rep. John F. Piotti on March 8, 2007, this bill establishes a program within the Department of Transportation, which is to be funded on a pilot project basis, to provide technical assistance and incentive grants to municipalities to prevent new development along state highways and reduce the cost of future highway improvement projects.
    • Referred to the Transportation Committee on March 8, 2007.
    • Amendment offered in the House on May 24, 2007. The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on May 24, 2007.
  • Passed in the House by voice vote on May 24, 2007.
  • Received in the Senate on May 24, 2007.
  • Passed in the Senate by voice vote on June 1, 2007.
  • Signed by Gov. John E Baldacci on June 4, 2007.

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Introduced by Rep. John F. Piotti on March 8, 2007. Passed in the House by voice vote on May 24, 2007. New Comment

1) swanee [by swanee on February 2, 2008]
I was just pondering as to where these state grants come from.. seems like they must come from somewhere ,At a time that the state is struggling to cover deficits ,I hope they are not coming from the backs of the taxpayers....just wondering, humm..
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