II 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3728 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2008 Mr. Sanders introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to waive non-Federal share requirements for certain transportation programs and activities through September 30, 2009.

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Non-Federal share requirements applicable to transportation programs and activities

(a)

Definition of covered transportation program or activity

In this section, the term covered transportation program or activity means a program or activity for which funds are authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (Public Law 109–59) or an amendment made by that Act. (b)

Temporary waver

For the period specified in subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall waive any requirement that would otherwise require a State or local government to contribute non-Federal funds toward the cost of a covered transportation program or activity. (c)

Applicability

Subsection (b) shall apply with respect to a covered transportation program or activity carried out by a State or local government during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2009. (d)

Effect of section

Nothing in this section prohibits a State or local government from contributing non-Federal funds toward the cost of a covered transportation program or activity.