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This bill establishes a special commission to investigate the feasibility of implementing time limits for handicapped parking placard use in metered parking spots. The commission will consist of 8 members, including two senators appointed by the Senate President, two representatives appointed by the House Speaker, representatives from the Department of Transportation, Department of Elder Affairs, the Office on Disability, and two members appointed by the Governor. All appointments must be made within 60 days of the resolve's effective date. The commission will conduct a comprehensive study by inviting research submissions, receiving expert and public testimony, and analyzing potential benefits of allowing municipalities to set time limits on handicapped parking placard usage in metered spots, including examining potential fee structures after the time limit expires. The commission is required to submit a detailed report with its findings and recommendations to various government entities within 18 months, and the report will be made publicly available online. After submitting the report, the special commission will automatically dissolve 60 days later. The goal is to explore a potential policy that could help manage handicapped parking placard usage while balancing accessibility needs.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3613