AAA Mid-Atlantic asked the Virginia Senate Finance Committee to approve House Joint Resolution 41, a constitutional amendment introduced by Delegate Dave LaRock (R-33) that would ensure that transportation funds would only be used for transportation purposes, AlexandriaNews.org reports.

The General Assembly could still borrow from the fund in emergencies, with a two-thirds vote, but would have to repay it within four years.

The House of Delegates approved the resolution by a vote of 78-21, and it was expected to go to the Senate Finance Committee this week.

"AAA Mid-Atlantic urges members of the Senate Finance Committee to approve this first-ever and crucial transportation lock-box amendment to guarantee that money intended for construction, highway maintenance and other transportation needs will be used for these purposes and nothing else in the future," said Tom Calcagni, Regional Director, AAA Mid-Atlantic Public & Government Affairs, according to the news agency.

 

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