An Act relative to the replacement of the Bourne Bridge
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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 proposes to fund the replacement of the Bourne Bridge using revenue from the state’s income surtax. Representative David Vieira introduced the bill, seeking to dedicate a portion of this revenue to cover the significant costs associated with building a new bridge. The bill has been referred to the Revenue Committee and subsequently heard, with a reporting date extension granted. The project is currently undergoing a study order.
Key provisions
- The bill aims to finance the Bourne Bridge replacement project.
- Funding will be derived from income surtax revenue.
- The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee for review.
- A study order (H5318) has been attached to the bill.
Who is affected
- Motorists and commuters using the Bourne Bridge
- Residents of Falmouth and surrounding communities
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Taxpayers (through the income surtax)
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a shift in funding source – from general funds to income surtax revenue.
Fiscal impact
The bill proposes to utilize income surtax revenue to fund the bridge replacement project, the specific fiscal impact is dependent on the project's cost and the amount of revenue generated by the income surtax.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
David T. Vieira
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