Section 14.86. Midwest interstate passenger rail commission.

 

(1)  There is created a midwest interstate passenger rail commission as specified under s. 85.067 (2) , consisting of the following members representing this state:

(a) The governor or his or her designee.

(b) One representative to the assembly, appointed by the speaker of the assembly for a 2-year term, or until a successor is appointed.

(c) One senator appointed by the president of the senate for a 2-year term, or until a successor is appointed.

(d) One member representing the private sector, appointed by the governor for the governor's term of office.

(2)  The members of the commission shall serve without compensation. The commission has the powers and duties granted and imposed under s. 85.067 .

(3)  From the appropriation under s. 20.395 (4) (aq) , the department of transportation shall pay the costs of membership in the midwest interstate passenger rail compact.

2007 a. 117 ; 2015 a. 182 .