An Act relative to the enhanced disposition of surplus motor vehicles owned by the commonwealth or authorities established by the state
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve how the Commonwealth and its authorities sell off surplus motor vehicles. It proposes to sell or auction these vehicles to cities and towns, rather than simply holding onto them. The goal is to make these vehicles available for local use and potentially generate revenue for municipalities. This legislation builds on previous attempts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Requires the sale or auction of surplus motor vehicles.
- Specifies that cities and towns can purchase these vehicles.
- Directs the Commonwealth to prioritize the sale of vehicles to local governments.
- Addresses the disposition of motor vehicles owned by authorities established by the state.
- Establishes a process for the sale or auction of these vehicles.
- Requires reporting on the sale or auction of these vehicles.
Who is affected
- Cities and Towns
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- State Authorities
- Motor Vehicle Owners
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Shifts the focus from holding onto surplus vehicles to actively selling or auctioning them.
- Expands the potential buyers of these vehicles to include local governments.
- Builds upon previous legislation addressing similar issues.
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