Increased Amtrak Transparency: Open Meetings, Bonus Disclosure, and Vendor Contracts.
This law significantly increases public oversight of the Amtrak rail corporation by mandating that Board meetings be publicly announced 30 days in advance. It also requires the disclosure of discretionary bonuses paid to officers and non-union employees, enhancing financial accountability. Furthermore, states will gain access to information regarding large vendor agreements, improving control over regional route expenditures.
Key points
Amtrak Board meetings must be open to the public, with schedules and agendas posted publicly at least 30 days in advance.
Amtrak is required to publicly disclose the amounts of all discretionary bonuses paid to management and non-bargaining unit employees.
States served by Amtrak will gain access to details of large vendor agreements (over $250,000) related to state-supported routes.
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