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原文传递 Illinois Senate Strongly Supports New Rock Island Port District

题名：	Illinois Senate Strongly Supports New Rock Island Port District
正文语种：	eng
作者：	DAVID MURRAY
摘要：	On March 23, the Rock Island (Ill.) Regional Port District came a step closer to becoming a reality when the Il-linois Senate passed a bill creating it with almost unanimous support. While the bill still has to clear the House and be signed into law by the governor, the port district enjoys strong bipartisan support. The bill was written by State Sen. Milek Halpin (D-Rock Island), who said when he introduced the bill March 9, "There are 19 other regional port districts in Illinois, and I believe that it makes sense economically to create one here in Rock Island. The Rock Island Regional Port District has the potential to bring economic development and job creation to the area, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact this district will have on our community." Plans call for the Rock Island Regional Port District to be established within the limits of the city of Rock Island, with the Rock Island City Council serving as the district's governing and administrative body. The new district would have bonding authority, which would help finance projects that assist with transportation. Port districts can issue permits for wharves, piers, dolphins, booms, weirs, breakwaters, bulkheads, jetties and bridges.
出版年：	2023
期刊名称：	The Waterways Jouranl
卷：	137
期：	2
页码：	3,9