H 4166
An Act to evaluate transportation resiliency and progress towards meeting carbon emissions reductions benchmarks
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to evaluate the state’s transportation systems’ resilience to climate change impacts and assess progress toward meeting carbon emissions reduction benchmarks. It aims to understand how well the transportation infrastructure can withstand extreme weather events and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The bill also mandates a hearing to gather information and recommendations for improvement.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Transportation to evaluate transportation resiliency.
- Directs the Department of Transportation to assess progress toward carbon emissions reduction benchmarks.
- Mandates a hearing to gather information and recommendations.
- Focuses on climate adaptation and transportation infrastructure.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Transportation sector
- General public (through transportation infrastructure)
- Climate change adaptation planners
Notable changes
- Establishes a framework for evaluating transportation resilience to climate change.
- Links transportation planning to carbon emissions reduction goals.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle L. Ciccolo
Cosponsor
Michelle L. Ciccolo
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Bill H.4166 194th (Current)
An Act to evaluate transportation resiliency and progress towards meeting carbon emissions reductions benchmarks
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4166) of Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to climate adaptation and transportation infrastructure. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michelle L. Ciccolo
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4166
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 6/2/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5328 |
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