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MA H3542

MA H3542
Relative to transportation governance


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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

Relative to the governing within the Executive Office of Transportation and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends the governing structure of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). It establishes a 7-member MBTA board of directors, with the Secretary of Transportation serving ex officio and the Governor appointing 5 members with various relevant experience, including transportation, finance, planning, labor, and municipal government. The advisory board will appoint 1 member with municipal government experience. The board will have increased authority over the MBTA's operations and finances, including the ability to delegate powers to the general manager. The bill also makes changes to the approval process for certain MBTA agreements and the employment status of the general manager.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4944 (on 07/11/2022)

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