H5144

	2015 -- H 5144
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	STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
	IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
	JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015
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	A N A C T
	RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

	Introduced By: Representatives Chippendale, Carnevale, Nardolillo, Keable, and Hull
	Date Introduced: January 15, 2015
	Referred To: House Finance
	It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
1	SECTION 1. Chapter 39-18 of the General Laws entitled "Rhode Island Public Transit
2	Authority" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
3	39-18-25. Basic service. – The Rhode Island public transit authority shall provide basic
4	public transit services to all cities and towns with the exception of the town of New Shoreham.
5	SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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	EXPLANATION
	BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
	OF
	A N A C T
	RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY
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1	This act would mandate the Rhode Island public transit authority provide basic public
2	transit services to all cities and towns except for the town of New Shoreham.
3	This act would take effect upon passage.
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