The interstate rail passenger network compact is ratified, enacted, and entered into by the State of Georgia with all other states joining the compact in the form substantially as this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 32-11-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 419, § 1.
It is the policy of the states party to this compact to cooperate and share the administrative and financial responsibilities concerning the planning of an interstate rail passenger network system connecting major cities in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. The participating states agree that a rail passenger system would provide a beneficial service […]
The states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida (referred to in this chapter as “participating states”) agree, upon adoption of this compact by the respective states, to jointly conduct and participate in a rail passenger network financial and economic impact study. The study must do the following: Carry forward research previously performed by […]
The participating states agree to do the following: Make available to each other and to a consulting firm representing a participating state or the compact assistance that is available, including personnel, equipment, office space, machinery, computers, engineering, and technical advice and services. Provide financial assistance for the implementation of the feasibility study that is available. […]
The interstate rail passenger advisory council (referred to in this compact as the “council”) is created. The membership of the council consists of three individuals from each participating state. The Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint one member of the council. History. Code 1981, § 32-11-5 […]
The council shall do the following: Meet within 30 days after ratification of this agreement by at least two participating states. Establish rules for the conduct of the council’s business, including the payment of the reasonable and necessary travel expenses of council members. Coordinate all aspects of the rail passenger financial and economic impact study […]
This compact becomes effective upon the adoption of the compact into law by at least two of the participating states. Thereafter, the compact becomes effective for another participating state upon the enactment of the compact by the state. History. Code 1981, § 32-11-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 419, § 1.
This compact continues in force with respect to a participating state and remains binding upon the state until six months after the state has given notice to each other participating state of the repeal of this chapter. The withdrawal may not be construed to relieve a participating state from an obligation incurred before the end […]
This compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate the compact’s purposes. The provisions of this compact are severable. If: A phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the Constitution of a participating state or of the United States; or The applicability of this compact to a government, an […]
