MA S1697

Bill

MA S1697

To promote safety, efficiency and accountability in transportation projects through public inspections

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote safety in transportation projects through public inspections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that public employees, defined as employees of federal, state, or local governments, must perform all construction inspection functions for surface transportation projects that receive state or federal funding, notwithstanding any other existing laws. These construction inspection functions are broadly defined to include construction engineering, contract administration, quality control inspection, material testing, and the roles of resident engineer and assistant resident engineer, aiming to enhance safety, efficiency, and accountability in these projects.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Mike Moore (D)*, Brian Ashe (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2386 (on 07/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1697

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1697
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1697
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1697.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1913	Relative to restroom accommodations in family restaurants	Accompanied a study order, see H4242	Similar To
H3070	Relative to speed limits	Accompanied a study order, see H4438	Similar To
S1474	Relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1506	Relative to the Gold Star tax abatement	Accompanied a new draft, see S2105	Similar To
S1582	Dedicating a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and towns	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1597	Removing impediments to corporate growth	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1629	Relative to records open to public inspection	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To
S1820	Relative to the licensure of motor vehicle inspection stations	Accompanied a new draft, see S2264	Similar To
S2264	Relative to the licensure of motor vehicle inspection stations	New draft substituted, see S2476	Similar To
S2386	State administration and regulatory oversight	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S525	Relative to insurance surcharges and inspection stickers	Accompanied a study order, see S2318	Similar To

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