Bedford County - Subject to local approval, abolishes the Bedford County road board. - Repeals Chapter 30 of the Private Acts of 1975 and Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 1989.
This bill would repeal two old state laws (from 1975 and 1989) that created Bedford County's road board, effectively abolishing that local government body. It directly affects Bedford County, as the county's legislative body must first approve the bill with a two-thirds vote before it can take effect. The key mechanism requires local approval through the county's legislative process, with the approval certified to the state. If approved, the road board would be eliminated, shifting road governance responsibilities to Bedford County's current structure. The bill is procedural and does not create new policies or funding.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Apr 28, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shane Reeves
RRepublican
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