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MA H3628
Establishing a special commission to improve fairness in local Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority tax assessments
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to improve fairness in local Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority tax assessments. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study the statutory composition and assessment formula of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and recommend changes to ensure fairness in taxation. The commission will be composed of 11 members, including state legislators, MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation representatives, and experts on transportation and regional planning. The commission will review the MBTA's local tax assessment formula, investigate changes and growth in the MBTA's system over time, and make recommendations to better ensure fairness in taxation and participation in the authority, with a focus on cities and towns that host MBTA stations and those that do not, as well as areas served and not served by the MBTA. The commission is required to submit a report with its findings and recommendations within 6 months of its first meeting.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4546 (on 03/09/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3628 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3628.pdf |
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