LGC 5.0 - Lincoln Cycling Subsidies Act - STATUTE

[Utah Neolib]

Lincoln Cycling Subsidies Act

An act to encourage cycling in Lincoln

I. Definitions:
1. A bicycle shall be defined as a two wheeled vehicle which is propelled by pedals which are pushed by the rider.
2. A bike lane shall be defined as a paved right of way established exclusively for use by cyclists, whether it be a standalone path or built within an existing road.
II. Actions:
1. The region of Lincoln shall levy no tax on the sale of bicycles.
2. No jurisdiction within the region of Lincoln shall levy any tax on the sale of bicycles.
3. For each fiscal year, $2,000,000,000 shall be appropriated for the construction of bike lanes.Starting in fiscal year 2023, $2,000,000,000 shall be appropriated for the construction of bike lanes. Funding shall continue for five years, being reduced by 55% each year, with funding ending in the sixth year. After that, $10,000,000 will be allocated to governments for the maintenance of bike lanes. This sum shall be distributed to state, county, and municipal governments in the region of Lincoln by the Office of Public Transportation grants in accordance with the process described in sections 1b and 1c of L.C. 8.5.
4. This act shall take effect at the beginning of fiscal year 2023.

Sponsor: Sirius04
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[Utah Neolib]

Lincoln Cycling Subsidies Act

An act to encourage cycling in Lincoln

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I. Definitions:

1. A bicycle shall be defined as a two wheeled vehicle which is propelled by pedals which are pushed by the rider.

2. A bike lane shall be defined as a paved right of way established exclusively for use by cyclists, whether it be a standalone path or built within an existing road.

II. Actions:
1. The region of Lincoln shall levy no tax on the sale of bicycles.
2. No jurisdiction within the region of Lincoln shall levy any tax on the sale of bicycles.

3. For each fiscal year, $2,000,000,000 shall be appropriated for the construction of bike lanes. Starting in fiscal year 2023, $2,000,000,000 shall be appropriated for the construction of bike lanes. Funding shall continue for ten years, being reduced by 10% each year, with funding ending in the eleventh year. This sum shall be distributed to state, county, and municipal governments in the region of Lincoln by the Office of Public Transportation grants in accordance with the process described in sections 1b and 1c of L.C. 8.5.
4. This act shall take effect at the beginning of fiscal year 2023.

[Utah Neolib]

I'll propose an amendment to add the schedule, though I am open to modifying it if members want to adjust the schedule

Lincoln Cycling Subsidies Act

An act to encourage cycling in Lincoln

I. Definitions:
1. A bicycle shall be defined as a two wheeled vehicle which is propelled by pedals which are pushed by the rider.
2. A bike lane shall be defined as a paved right of way established exclusively for use by cyclists, whether it be a standalone path or built within an existing road.
II. Actions:
1. The region of Lincoln shall levy no tax on the sale of bicycles.
2. No jurisdiction within the region of Lincoln shall levy any tax on the sale of bicycles.
3. For each fiscal year, $2,000,000,000 shall be appropriated for the construction of bike lanes. Starting in fiscal year 2023, $2,000,000,000 shall be appropriated for the construction of bike lanes. Funding shall continue for five years, being reduced by 55% each year, with funding ending in the sixth year. This sum shall be distributed to state, county, and municipal governments in the region of Lincoln by the Office of Public Transportation grants in accordance with the process described in sections 1b and 1c of L.C. 8.5.
4. This act shall take effect at the beginning of fiscal year 2023.

So the new schedule would look like this:

2023: $2,000,000,000
2024: $900,000,000
2025: $405,000,000
2026: $182,250,000
2027: $82,012,500

So a total of just shy of $3.6 billion over five years.

I object to the amendment, vote on the amendment starts immediately.
Nay

[Utah Neolib]

Brother Jonathan’s amendment passes 3-1, closing it because Sirius voting would not change the outcome of this.

[Utah Neolib]

I'll propose an amendment to add the schedule, though I am open to modifying it if members want to adjust the schedule

Lincoln Cycling Subsidies Act

An act to encourage cycling in Lincoln

I. Definitions:
1. A bicycle shall be defined as a two wheeled vehicle which is propelled by pedals which are pushed by the rider.
2. A bike lane shall be defined as a paved right of way established exclusively for use by cyclists, whether it be a standalone path or built within an existing road.
II. Actions:
1. The region of Lincoln shall levy no tax on the sale of bicycles.
2. No jurisdiction within the region of Lincoln shall levy any tax on the sale of bicycles.
3. For each fiscal year, $2,000,000,000 shall be appropriated for the construction of bike lanes.Starting in fiscal year 2023, $2,000,000,000 shall be appropriated for the construction of bike lanes. Funding shall continue for five years, being reduced by 55% each year, with funding ending in the sixth year. After that, $10,000,000 will be allocated to governments for the maintenance of bike lanes. This sum shall be distributed to state, county, and municipal governments in the region of Lincoln by the Office of Public Transportation grants in accordance with the process described in sections 1b and 1c of L.C. 8.5.
4. This act shall take effect at the beginning of fiscal year 2023.

So the new schedule would look like this:

2023: $2,000,000,000
2024: $900,000,000
2025: $405,000,000
2026: $182,250,000
2027: $82,012,500

So a total of just shy of $3.6 billion over five years.

Above would be my amendment to Brother Jonathan's amendment

Amendment is friendly

[Utah Neolib]

Aye

[Utah Neolib]

Passes 5-0, waits for the governors signature or veto