An Act relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to put regional transportation initiatives on the ballot for Massachusetts voters. It aims to allow the state to directly decide on major investments in transportation infrastructure through a statewide vote. The bill seeks to establish a process for presenting transportation proposals to the public for consideration. This would enable voters to directly shape the future of regional transportation planning.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Governor to place regional transportation initiatives on the ballot.
- Establishes criteria for qualifying a transportation proposal for a ballot initiative.
- Requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to provide information to voters on proposed transportation projects.
- Specifies the types of transportation projects that could be subject to a ballot initiative.
- Outlines the process for gathering signatures to put a transportation initiative on the ballot.
- Defines the role of the Attorney General in reviewing ballot initiatives.
- Addresses potential funding mechanisms for transportation projects approved through a ballot initiative.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Regional transportation authorities
- Transportation project developers
- Voters in Massachusetts
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Michael J. Barrett
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