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MA H3442

MA H3442
Establishing a special commission to improve fairness in local Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority tax assessments


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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) as it relates to the definition of "51 cities and towns", "fourteen cities and towns", and "Other served communities" in the state's transportation laws. The commission, which will include members of the state legislature, MBTA and Department of Transportation representatives, and experts in transportation and regional planning, will review the MBTA's local tax assessment formula and investigate changes and growth in the MBTA's system over time. The commission will make recommendations to ensure fairness in taxation and participation in the MBTA, 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 report its findings and recommendations within 6 months of its first meeting, which must be convened within 60 days of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4113 (on 09/16/2021)

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