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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish idling time limits for trains. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a 30-minute idling limit for locomotive train engines in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to investigate all reported cases of train idling in excess of 30 minutes, conduct emission tests to measure the levels of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide, and impose a fine of at least $5,000 for each violation if the emission levels exceed those previously determined for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority trains by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (22)
John Barrett (D)*,
Linda Campbell (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Rob Consalvo (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Carlos González (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Steve Owens (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5259 (on 09/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H852 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H852.pdf |
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