MA S2455

Bill

MA S2455

Financing improvements to municipal roads and bridges

Introduced
07/21/2016

In Committee

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

SENATE, Thursday, July 21, 2016 - The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the House Bill financing improvements to municipal roads and bridges (House, No. 4424) (the committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets having recommended that the bill be amended by substituting a new text (Senate, No. 2447); reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 2455.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes significant funding for transportation improvements, allocating $750 million for projects on the federal highway system and $50 million for the design, construction, and repair of small, nonfederally-aided bridges, with specific provisions for state and municipal matching funds and project selection criteria. It also establishes a "Complete Streets Program" within the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to provide grants to municipalities for creating streets that accommodate various modes of transportation for all ages and abilities, requiring municipalities to adopt specific policies and training. Furthermore, the bill addresses bond issuance for these projects, clarifies how certain bonds are counted towards debt limits, and mandates that construction contracts funded by the federal highway program include price adjustment clauses for fuel, asphalt, concrete, and steel. It also directs MassDOT to apply for federal funding for a vehicle miles traveled pilot program and to establish an advisory task force to guide its development, while also requiring the secretary of transportation to prepare a comprehensive report on the state of the commonwealth's transportation system and its future needs.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (Senate)

Last Action

See H4424 (on 07/23/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2455

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2455
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2455.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4424	Providing for the financing of certain improvements to municipal roads and bridges	Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Replaced by
S1020	Relative to equity in the workplace	Accompanied a study order, see H4605	Similar To
S1358	Establishing the fair share pension act	Accompanied a study order, see S2314	Similar To
S1364	Regarding the Massachusetts state retirement system	Accompanied a study order, see S2314	Similar To
S1382	Relative to GIC dental and vision benefits for municipal employees	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1454	Relative to sunsetting tax expenditures	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1549	Establishing a municipal gas tax exemption	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1750	Relative to injury caused by poles, wires, and apparatus	Accompanied a study order, see S2388	Similar To
S1776	Relative to municipal light plants	Accompanied a study order, see S2388	Similar To
S216	Creating a municipal bond bank	Accompanied a study order, see S2215	Similar To
S945	Relative to gang violence and witness intimidation	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To

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