H3709
An Act to remove tolls
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to eliminate tolls on Massachusetts highways. It aims to remove the existing tolling system, potentially impacting drivers and the state’s transportation revenue. The bill was referred to the Transportation committee and subsequently concurred in by the Senate, with a scheduled hearing to discuss the proposal further. The legislation seeks to fundamentally change how tolls are collected on state roadways.
Key provisions
- Eliminates tolls on Massachusetts highways.
- Addresses the current tolling system.
- Scheduled for a hearing to discuss implementation.
- Requires further study and consideration by the Transportation committee.
Who is affected
- Motorists traveling on Massachusetts highways.
- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
- State taxpayers.
Notable changes
- Removal of the existing tolling system.
- Potential shift in transportation funding sources.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
John Walsh
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Bill H.3709 194th (Current)
An Act to remove tolls
By Representative Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3709) of John Walsh and David F. DeCoste for legislation to remove tolls. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3709
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5144 |
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