Bill No.: SF0026                  Drafter:  JWL

LSO No.:  07LSO-0254              Effective Date:  7/1/2007

Enrolled Act No.:  SEA0032

Chapter No.:       113

Prime Sponsor:     Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee

Catch Title:       Ports-of-entry mutual aid agreements.

Subject:  Authorizes agreements with adjacent states for operation of joint ports of entry.

Summary/Major Elements:  This act:

· Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with adjoining states for the joint construction and operation of ports of entry;

· Provides that authorized state personnel may issue permits, collect highway user fees, registration fees, permit fees and fuel taxes on behalf of the other party state;

· Requires that mutual aid agreements with another state be approved by the attorney general and the governor;

· Specifies terms to be included in the mutual aid agreement, including purpose, financing and budget, termination, property acquisition and disposition, personnel requirements, liability, insurance and enforcement;

· Provides that a special enforcement officer operating under a mutual aid agreement may issue summonses for appearance in the courts of the adjoining state, but does not have the power of arrest.