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Last Update: 10/19/2023

Rail Development Commission, Ohio

Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 4981.02
Total Membership
15 (4 nonvoting legislators)
Dates of Appointment
4 on 10/21/12 and the same date each 6th year thereafter 3 on 10/21/15 and the same date each 6th year thereafter
Term Length
6 years
Ending Date of Term
October 20
Report Requirements
Must prepare plan for the construction and operation of an intercity conventional or high speed passenger transportation system. The plan may be a revision of the Ohio High Speed Rail Authority or may be a separate plan.
Chairperson
Of the members appointed by Governor, one serves as chair.
Subject To Sunset Review
No
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
Yes
Expiration Date
Appointment Authority
Governor, House Minority Leader, Senate Minority Leader, Senate President, Speaker
Membership Composition
House members, Members with other stated qualifications, Public members, Senate members, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation
Expenses Only
Staff Assistance
Executive agency staff, Own staff, Department of Transportation may assist the Commission.
Additional Information
Date of appointment of 1 member unclear
Qualifications

(1) Two members of the Ohio Senate, one to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the President of the Senate, and one to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Minority Leader of the Senate;

(2) Two members of the Ohio House of Representatives, one to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and one to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;

(3) Two members representing the general public, one of to be appointed by the President of the Senate and one to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(4) The Director of Transportation, or the Director's designee, who shall be an ex officio member;

(5) The Director of Development, or the Director's designee, who shall be an ex officio member;

(6) The following members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of Senate:

(a) One member, who shall serve as chairman chairperson of the commission, until October 21, 2025, or an earlier date if the member resigns or otherwise leaves office. Thereafter the Governor appoints a member for this position to represent the general public;

(b) One member, who shall represent the interests of a freight rail company;

(c) One member, who shall represent the interests of passenger rail service;

(d) One member, who shall have expertise in infrastructure financing;

(e) One member, who shall represent the interests of organized labor;

(f) One member, who shall represent the interests of manufacturers;

(g) One member who shall represent the general public.