Asked my State Rep to Introduce a 'join the Southern Rail Commission' bill

[Dean]

The staffer I talked to said they would pass the message to my Representative, Derrick Jackson.

I mentioned that Georgia DOT owns rail and that Georgia has a law on the books for its own Statewide Rail Commission/Agency, the Atlanta to Charlotte and Atlanta to Chattanooga proposals from GDOT, and the Commission is working on an I-20 Corridor Rail Project, which goes through Georgia.
I also mentioned that the Commission does make decisions and has officers chosen from each state.

Admittedly, there are 6 days left (6March) for a bill to pass in one chamber or it ceases to be.

What should I mention if the Representative asks for more information?

 

[Stevenz]

It’s rather late in the day to introduce new legislation if the term ends in 6, no 5, days. Look to the next term. As for what to tell them, well, you have until the next term to work with Georgia rail advocates on exactly that. It will take far more than one voice.

 

[Dean]

It’s rather late in the day to introduce new legislation if the term ends in 6, no 5, days. Look to the next term. As for what to tell them, well, you have until the next term to work with Georgia rail advocates on exactly that. It will take far more than one voice.

Yeah, it may have to be next session.
Though I hope he will try this session! If others could contact their legislators, maybe it could get on the floor. Leave a message to show support
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[Dean]

I would like to think that Georgia joining would be of benefit to North Carolina - which has the NCDOT running rail lines and the Charlotte of the Charlotte to Atlanta line - since the only way that the Commission grows is by neighboring states joining. And Georgia borders North Carolina.