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Version 53 · Passed House · Dec 5, 2023
One Seat Ride Act
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the benefits of commuter rail passenger transportation and major obstacles to providing commuter rail passenger transportation that does not involve a transfer for passengers. The study must consider economic, logistical, and quality of life factors. It must also include a cost-benefit analysis of single-seat trips on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley line during peak hours and the impact such trips would have on other New Jersey Transit lines.
People & committees
Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] · R–NJ
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 61 (Roll no. 694). (text: 12/04/2023 CR H6084)
House roll call 694 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 61 (Roll no. 694). (text: 12/04/2023 CR H6084)
House roll call 694 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6129-6130)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1547.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6084-6085)
Mr. Kean (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 137.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-173.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-173.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 3.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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