H 3689 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relating to road building equipment classifications

This bill (HD 1116) changes Massachusetts road construction rules by requiring the Department of Transportation to lower the minimum weight threshold for trucks used in state highway projects (Chapter 90 work) from 27,000 pounds to 16,000 pounds. It directly affects construction contractors and equipment operators working on Massachusetts state road projects. The key provision is a simple reduction in the weight classification requirement for equipment, making smaller trucks eligible for these projects. This change modifies the existing project guidelines without altering other aspects of road construction regulations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Steven Howitt
RRepublican
MA
4th Bristol