MA H1824

Bill

Establishing a special commission to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of type II noise barrier implementation plan

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the type II noise barrier implementation plan. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the type II noise barrier implementation plan. The commission will consist of 13 members appointed by various state and regional leaders, and will be tasked with identifying opportunities to expedite the implementation program, reduce costs to the state, and enhance the quality of life for the public. The commission will consider the type II noise barrier implementation program, the qualifications for projects to be placed on the priority list, and problem areas for potential inclusion. The commission will also seek to identify opportunities to maximize revenues, such as through federal grants and matching funds. The commission may hold hearings, invite testimony, and review best practices from other states. The commission will report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by January 15, 2014.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

James Dwyer (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4649 (on 06/21/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1824

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1824
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1824.pdf

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H1182	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to robotic surgery in the Commonwealth	No further action taken	Similar To
H1255	Establishing a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To
H25	Relative to enhancing Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission background checks	Accompanied a new draft, see H4350	Similar To
H263	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to child suicide	No further action taken	Similar To
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H4649	Transport Study Order - 7 Feb. 2018 - House - #2	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1385	Relative to local public housing authorities access to the dental and vision insurance plan managed by the group insurance commission	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2074	Report of the Special Commission on Pension Forfeiture	Placed on file	Similar To
S2149	Similar Bills		Similar To
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