Bill > S2266

This bill aims to restructure the governance of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The key provisions are: 1. The MBTA board of directors is now established in Section 7 of Chapter 161A, replacing the previous board under the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The new board will consist of 7 members, with the Secretary of Transportation serving ex officio and the Governor appointing the remaining 5 members with specific experience requirements. 2. The bill outlines the terms, quorum requirements, and voting procedures for the new MBTA board, including a requirement for a 5-member supermajority vote on certain matters if the Secretary of Transportation is not in the voting majority. 3. The bill transfers certain powers and responsibilities from the Secretary of Transportation to the new MBTA board, and allows the board to delegate some of its powers to the general manager. 4. The bill also includes provisions related to member compensation, disclosure of financial interests, and liability protections for board members. 5. Finally, the bill repeals sections 199 to 208 of Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2015, which previously established a different governance structure for the MBTA.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2266