Transportation Reform Act (678)

ON RP DATE/REAL DATE
THE FOLLOWING ACT/RESOLUTION WAS ENACTED/REJECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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An Act to streamline Transportation infrastructure, promote efficiency, and cut excessive Government spending.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of The Kodiak Republic by delegates assembled;

ARTICLE I - Short Title

1.1 - This Act may be cited as the "Transportation Reform Act".

ARTICLE II - Amendment to TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1

Original Text

1.2 - Is subordinate to the Kodiak State Railway Management Company (Kodiak Railways).

Amended Text

1.2 - While remaining administratively subject to the Kodiak State Railway Management Company (Kodiak Railways), the National Rail Service shall maintain independent oversight in reviewing its operations and expenditures, and report quarterly to the Ministry of Transportation.

ARTICLE III - Amendment to TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 5

Original Text

5.3 - The KNHA will be governed by the Ministry of Transportation.

Amended Text

5.3 - The KNHA will be self-governing with oversight by the Ministry of Transportation as is deemed necessary.

ARTICLE IV - Amendment to TITLE 3, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 1

Original Text

1.1 - ₣3 million - The National School Bus Department - Admin

1.2 - ₣75 million - State Transportation Coordination Agency (STCA)

1.3 - ₣200 million - Kodiak National Highway Authority (KNHA)

1.4 - ₣125 million - Regional rail program grants

1.5 - ₣5 million - Bus services funding

1.6 - ₣5 million - National Bike Service

1.7 - Total authorised funding for the Ministry of Transportation: ₣1,023.3 million

Amended Text

1.1 - ₣2.5 million - The National School Bus Department - Admin

1.2 - ₣60 million - State Transportation Coordination Agency (STCA)

1.3 - ₣190 million - Kodiak National Highway Authority (KNHA)

1.4 - ₣100 million - Regional rail program grants

1.5 - ₣4 million - Bus services funding

1.6 - ₣3.5 million - National Bike Service

ARTICLE IV - Amendment to TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 1

Original Text

1.1. - DESCRIPTION. — The National Highway System consists of the highway routes and connections to transportation facilities that shall—

1.1.1 - serve major population centers, international border crossings, ports, airports, public transportation facilities, and other intermodal transportation facilities and other major travel destinations;

1.1.2 - meet national defense requirements;

1.1.3 - serve interstate and interregional travel and commerce.

1.11 - A Highway is defined as any road that may be considered an important connector but doesn't meet the requirements of an Expressway.

Amended Text

1.1. - DESCRIPTION. — The National Highway System consists of the highway routes and connections to transportation facilities that shall—

1.1.1 - serve major population centers, international border crossings, ports, airports, public transportation facilities, and other intermodal transportation facilities and other major travel destinations;

1.1.2 - meet national defense requirements;

1.1.3 - serve interstate and interregional travel and commerce;

1.1.4 - promote environmental and economic sufficiency and issue annual reports on such endeavours.

1.11 - A Highway is defined as any road that may be considered an important connector but doesn't meet the requirements of an Expressway, and shall be targeted for improvements and safety upgrades as needed subject to a review every 5 years.

ARTICLE V - Amendment to TITLE 3, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 2

Original Text

2.1 - A school bus is defined as a bus fitting strict safety and quality standards that is used to transport students to and from school and to other such events.

2.9 - These routes shall be reconsidered annually.

Amended Text

2.1 - A school bus is defined as a bus fitting strict safety and quality standards that is used to transport students to and from school and to other such events.

2.1.1 - All school buses shall be required to undergo annual modernisation and maintenance every year.

2.9 - These routes shall be reconsidered bi-annually (every 6 months).

ARTICLE VI - Amendment to TITLE 3, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 3

Original Text

3.8 - Offer tax incentives for private companies investing in green and sustainable transportation technologies such as transportation using only renewable energy and financially supporting research of said technologies reducing the Capital Gains Tax to 10%.

3.9 - Offer tax incentives for the following two years (from 669) in order to promote the private sector entrance to the industry, reducing the Capital Gains Tax to 10% and Corporate Tax to 5% to any business that forms or enters the transportation industry

3.10 - Offer tax incentives for private companies who support research projects on new transportation technology reducing the Capital Gains Tax to 10%

Amended Text

3.8 - Offer tax incentives for private companies investing in green and sustainable transportation technologies such as transportation using only renewable energy and financially supporting research of said technologies reducing the Capital Gains Tax to 15%.

3.9 - Offer tax incentives for the following two years (from 679) in order to promote the private sector entrance to the industry, reducing the Capital Gains Tax to 15% and Corporate Tax to 10% to any business that forms or enters the transportation industry

3.10 - Offer tax incentives for private companies who support research projects on new transportation technology reducing the Capital Gains Tax to 15%

ARTICLE VII - Amendment to TITLE 3, CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2

Original Text

2.1 - All railway crossings must meet exceptional requirements. Safety regulations administered by the Department of Transportation must be conducted through the National Rail Service.

2.1.1 - Bullet trains are to be conducted at a maximum of 260 kp/h [160 mp/h]

2.1.2 - Railroad crossings are required to pass yearly inspections.

Amended Text

2.1 - All railway crossings must meet exceptional requirements. Safety regulations administered by the Department of Transportation must be conducted through the National Rail Service with real-time digital monitoring and automated warning systems.

2.1.1 - Bullet trains are to be conducted at a maximum of 320 kp/h (199 MPH).

2.1.2 - Railroad crossings are required to pass yearly inspections, utilising digital reporting tools and remote monitoring systems as defined by the NRS.

ARTICLE VIII - Amendment to TITLE 3, CHAPTER 6, SECTION 5

Original Text

5.4 - The Ministry of Transportation will provide the standards for how a railroad should be built across Kodiak if a provincial government wishes to directly connect to the national rail system.

Amended Text

5.4 - The Ministry of Transportation will provide the standards for how a railroad should be built across Kodiak if a provincial government wishes to directly connect to the national rail system.

5.4.1 - These standards must be updated every 5 years, subject to review.

ARTICLE IX - Amendment to TITLE 3, CHAPTER 6, SECTION 7

Original Text

7.1 - During a State of Emergency as described by the chancellor's office. The Military has the right to take temporary control of all railroads during times of war.

7.3 - When the state of emergency is over, the military must give up control back to the Ministry of Transportation along with the provinces that it temporarily took control over.

Amended Text

7.1 - During a State of Emergency as described by the chancellor's office. The Military has the right to take temporary control of all railroads during times of war, subject to strict oversight by the Ministry of Transportation.

7.3 - When the state of emergency is over, the military must give up control back to the Ministry of Transportation along with the provinces that it temporarily took control over within 30 days.