H2267
An Act relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create exemptions from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) community designation program for certain municipalities. Currently, municipalities that are not served by the MBTA are required to contribute to the agency’s operating budget. This bill seeks to modify this requirement, potentially allowing some communities to avoid these contributions. The bill is currently under review by the Municipalities and Regional Government committee.
Key provisions
- Establishes exemptions from MBTA community designations.
- Specifically addresses contributions from municipalities not served by the MBTA.
- Allows for a review of the current community designation program.
- The bill is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
- Taxpayers in affected municipalities
Notable changes
- Potentially alters the funding model for the MBTA by removing contributions from non-served municipalities.
- Could lead to a shift in the financial burden of supporting the MBTA.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Paul K. Frost
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
David F. DeCoste
Joseph D. McKenna
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
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Bill H.2267 194th (Current)
An Act relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2267) of Paul K. Frost and others relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Paul K. Frost
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2267
| 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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