2006 Senate Bill 1278

Authorize border crossing facility regulation and price controls

Introduced in the Senate

May 23, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas (D-4)

To establish a state "Border Development and Protection Authority” with broad powers over roads, airports, ports, bridges, tunnels, etc. that have any relationship to foreign trade, including the state’s current international crossings, and any future ones created by a public or private entity. Among other powers, the Authority could impose price controls on privately owned bridge or tunnel border crossings.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation