MA S1882

Bill

To grant authority to the secretary of the department of transportation to charge and collect tolls on the roadways of the Commonwealth

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 grant authority to the secretary of the department of transportation to charge and collect tolls on the roadways of the Commonwealth. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill grants the Secretary of the Department of Transportation the authority to set, change, and collect tolls on roads and highways within the Commonwealth, including the metropolitan highway system and the turnpike. Before any toll changes are made, the Department of Transportation must publish a report on its website detailing fiscal alternatives considered and why they were not chosen, and hold at least two public hearings in affected communities at least 30 days before the changes take effect, allowing for a two-week comment period after each hearing. Users of these roads will be provided with a toll receipt upon request, showing the amount paid, vehicle classification, date, and exit location.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Karen Spilka (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2364 (on 06/23/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1882

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1882
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1882
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1882.pdf

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