H 3680
An Act fostering intercity Passenger Rail Fund
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a fund dedicated to supporting rail and transportation projects within Massachusetts. The goal is to provide financial resources for improvements and expansions to the state’s intercity passenger rail system. The fund’s creation aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility through various transportation initiatives. It is currently under review by the House Ways and Means Committee.
Key provisions
- Creates a dedicated fund for rail and transportation projects.
- Intended to finance improvements to intercity passenger rail.
- Supports a broader range of transportation-related initiatives.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Passengers utilizing intercity rail services
- Transportation agencies in Massachusetts
- Railroad companies operating in Massachusetts
- The State of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- No specific changes from current law are explicitly stated in the text.
- The bill establishes a new funding mechanism for transportation projects.
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Margaret R. Scarsdale
Michael P. Kushmerek
Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill H.3680 194th (Current)
An Act fostering intercity Passenger Rail Fund
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3680) of Natalie M. Higgins and Michael P. Kushmerek relative to the creation of a fund to finance rail and transportation related projects. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Higgins , Michael P. Kushmerek Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3680
| 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 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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