MA H2730

Bill

MA H2730

Relative to school bus safety

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 licensing of school bus operators. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends various sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to strengthen regulations around the licensing and operation of school buses and the transportation of vocational school students. Key provisions include: 1. Prohibiting individuals with certain criminal convictions, such as sex offenses, drug crimes, or repeat drunk driving offenses, from transporting vocational school students or obtaining a school bus operator license. 2. Increasing the lookback period for certain driving-related offenses from 5 years to 15 years for purposes of school bus licensing. 3. Requiring the immediate suspension and revocation of licenses and instructor certificates for school bus operators charged with or convicted of drunk driving offenses. 4. Applying the new restrictions and requirements to all individuals licensed as school bus operators or holding a school pupil transport vehicle license, regardless of the specific type of student transportation services they provide.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

James Cantwell (D), Carolyn Dykema (D), Richard Ross (R), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4597 (on 06/11/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2730

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2730
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2730.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1053	Relative to licensing of recreational marijuana facilities	Accompanied a new draft, see H3768	Similar To
H1265	Relative to non-resident firearm licensing	No further action taken	Similar To
H140	To establish licensing standards for drain cleaners	No further action taken	Similar To
H178	Clarifying spa regulations	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H2815	Relative to refrigeration technicians	Accompanied a study order, see H4648	Similar To
H4597	Transport Study Order - 7 Feb. 2018 - House - #1	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H477	Reforming the process of appraising motor vehicle damage covered by auto insurance policies	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
H503	Relative to providing consumer protection in the licensing of appraisers	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
S1045	Relative to veterans’ work-related experience in applying for certain licenses	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1166	Relative to dentistry licensure examinations	Accompanied a study order, see S2535	Similar To
S1319	Relative to firearms and recreational vehicles	Accompanied a study order, see S2292	Similar To
S1324	Relative to change of address for firearm licensing	Accompanied a study order, see S2292	Similar To
S593	To strengthen pharmacy benefit management	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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