An Act financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to provide funding for long-term improvements to roads and bridges throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It establishes a mechanism to finance these necessary repairs and upgrades, addressing deferred maintenance and ensuring the continued functionality of the state’s transportation infrastructure. The bill’s emergency declaration indicates a sense of urgency regarding the need for these improvements. It is part of a series of similar bills proposing funding for transportation infrastructure.
Key provisions
- Provides funding for municipal road and bridge improvements.
- Establishes a financing mechanism for these projects.
- Addresses deferred maintenance on the Commonwealth’s transportation system.
- The bill was accompanied by a new draft, H.4257.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Municipalities
- Motorists
- Transportation Agencies
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The emergency preamble indicates a critical need for immediate action.
- Similar bills (H.4257, H.4307, H.4987, H.5375, H.5279) are proposing similar funding mechanisms.
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Sponsors
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1 on record
Primary sponsor
Maura T. Healey
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