H2305
An Act reforming the MBTA Communities Act
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to reform the MBTA Communities Act, which provides funding to communities near new or expanded MBTA lines. The proposed changes aim to clarify and improve the process for receiving these funds, ensuring equitable distribution and addressing potential issues with the current implementation. Specifically, the bill intends to strengthen accountability measures and provide more transparency in how funds are allocated and utilized by local municipalities. It also seeks to streamline the application and review process for communities seeking these investments.
Key provisions
- Clarifies eligibility criteria for receiving MBTA Communities Act funding.
- Establishes enhanced accountability measures for communities receiving funds.
- Increases transparency in the allocation and use of funds.
- Streamlines the application process for communities.
- Requires communities to demonstrate a clear plan for utilizing funds to benefit residents.
- Addresses potential inequities in the distribution of funds.
- Updates reporting requirements for funded communities.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
- Residents of communities near MBTA lines
- State government
- Regional government
Notable changes
- Addresses potential issues with the current MBTA Communities Act implementation.
- Introduces measures to ensure equitable funding distribution.
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Colleen M. Garry
David Allen Robertson
Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Bill H.2305 194th (Current)
An Act reforming the MBTA Communities Act
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2305) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Colleen M. Garry and Kristin E. Kassner relative to the MBTA Communities Act. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Presenter: Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2305
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5065 |
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