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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
For legislation to establish idling time limits for trains. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a 30-minute idling time limit for trains in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to investigate any reported cases of trains idling for longer than 30 minutes and conduct emission tests to ensure the train's emissions do not exceed the levels set for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority trains. If the emission levels are exceeded, the violator will be fined at least $5,000 for each violation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (16)
John Barrett (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Rob Consalvo (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Ryan Hamilton (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4530 (on 04/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3268 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3268.pdf |
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