S 2295 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to commercial fees

This bill amends Massachusetts vehicle registration laws to limit annual fee increases for commercial vehicles to 2.5 percent and requires a discount of at least 10 percent for those registering five or more units in a year. It defines "units" broadly to include various commercial vehicle types such as trucks, taxis, buses, and vans, ensuring these discounts apply across the board. Additionally, the bill mandates that the state registrar submit a report to the legislature within 90 days offering recommendations to lower the operating costs of commercial vehicles in the state. These changes aim to align Massachusetts fees more closely with neighboring states and reduce financial burdens on commercial vehicle owners.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
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