An Act relative to renewing and expanding the Accelerated Bridge Program
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to renew and expand the Accelerated Bridge Program, which provides funding for the repair, replacement, and maintenance of structurally deficient bridges throughout Massachusetts. The program utilizes specific bonds to finance these critical infrastructure projects. An emergency preamble was included to ensure the act’s swift implementation due to the urgency of addressing the state’s bridge infrastructure needs. The bill was referred to the Transportation committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Establishes an accelerated bridge program.
- Authorizes the use of bonds to finance bridge repairs, replacements, and maintenance.
- Focuses on structurally deficient bridges within the Commonwealth.
- Requires the Transportation committee to oversee the program.
- Includes an emergency clause to expedite implementation.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Bridge maintenance crews
- Transportation sector
Notable changes
- Expands the scope of the existing Accelerated Bridge Program.
- Utilizes bond financing for infrastructure improvements.
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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