Proposed Bill No. 5006, introduced in the February Session, 2024, by several representatives, aims to secure financial support for the Shore Line East rail line. The bill mandates that sufficient funds be appropriated from the Special Transportation Fund to the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. This appropriation is specifically designated for the operation of the Shore Line East rail line.

The purpose of the bill is straightforward: to restore funding to the Shore Line East rail line. The bill does not include any text regarding insertions or deletions from current law, as it appears to be a direct allocation of funds rather than an amendment to existing statutes. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Appropriations for further consideration.