HB4083 SFA #1 Clements 3-2

Bailey  7853

Senator Clements moved to amend the amendment on page one, by striking out all of subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection, designated subsection (a), to read as follows:

(a) By July 1, 2023, or as soon thereafter as the provisions of this subsection can be implemented without conflicting with any of its existing agreements, including but not limited to covenants under any trust agreement securing bonds related to the turnpike or tolls, the authority shall implement procedures that allow tolls on the turnpike to be paid at each toll facility by credit and debit cards with technology designed to ensure that the transaction processing speed supports operational requirements of the authority. The authority may incorporate or add a cost adjustment to the amount of any toll paid at a toll facility by a credit card so that the amount collected covers all charges against the authority by the credit card company or financial institution for accepting payment through the card: Provided, That the authority may also include in such cost adjustment an amount that will reimburse the authority for equipment necessary to offer such optional payment method: Provided, however, That such cost adjustment for the optional payment by a credit card is not subject to toll payments made through any West Virginia EZ Pass transponder or discount program as defined or authorized by §17-16A-29 of this code: Provided further, That the cost adjustment for the optional use of a credit card is not subject to the public notice or meeting requirement in §17-16A-13a of this code.

Adopted

Rejected