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MA H3408
Commissioning a study of a public transportation benefit program for employees of the Commonwealth
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to a public transportation benefit program for employees of the Commonwealth. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a commission to study the feasibility and implementation of a subsidized public transportation benefit program for employees of the Commonwealth. The commission, which includes representatives from various state agencies and the legislature, will investigate the creation of a monthly transit pass benefit, collaboration with transportation authorities, tax and employee labor contract implications, and funding sources. The commission is required to convene within two months and submit a report of its findings and recommendations within one year of the bill's passage. The goal is to incentivize greater use of public transportation by state employees, reduce roadway congestion, and decrease carbon emissions from commuter vehicles.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Smitty Pignatelli (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Ryan Hamilton (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4737 (on 09/09/2024)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3408 |
BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3408.pdf |
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