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MA S1884

MA S1884
To promote safety, efficiency and accountability in transportation projects through public inspections


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
05/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote safety in transportation projects through public inspections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote safety, efficiency, and accountability in transportation projects through the use of public inspections. It requires that all construction inspection functions, including engineering, contract administration, quality control, material testing, and resident engineer duties, be carried out by public employees rather than private contractors for any surface transportation projects receiving state or federal funding. The bill provides definitions for "construction inspection functions" and "public employee" to clarify the scope and application of these requirements.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2020)

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