Transportation

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 28, 2025

H 3698: An Act relative to federal motor vehicle safety standards compliance

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3698) of Steven S. Howitt, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to federal motor vehicle safety standards compliance. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards, directly enhancing transportation safety as a core indicator of support.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 28, 2025

H 3603: An Act relative to the certification of inspection for new motor vehicles

By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3603) of James Arciero relative to the certification of inspection for new motor vehicles. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates certification inspections for new vehicles, enhancing transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 28, 2025

H 3673: An Act relative to interstate highway noise abatement in certain cities and towns

By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3673) of Kenneth I. Gordon that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to conduct a comprehensive noise study along certain interstate highways. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes MDOT to conduct noise study on interstate highways, addressing transportation infrastructure concerns through proactive noise abatement planning.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1345: An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1345) of John F. Keenan, Steven Owens, James B. Eldridge and James K. Hawkins for legislation to expand access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands employer-provided commuter transit benefits, enhancing employee workplace benefits and reducing transportation costs for workers.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly expands employer commuter transit benefits, directly advancing public transit access and usage per transportation policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 11, 2025

HD 4810: An Act authorizing automated curb enforcement and improving parking violation procedures

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to authorize automated curb enforcement and improving parking violation procedures. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes automated curb enforcement and improves parking violation procedures, enhancing traffic flow and safety within transportation infrastructure management.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

HD 4930: An Act relative to modernizing permitting for the transportation of certain loads

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William C. Galvin relative to permitting for the transportation of certain loads. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationModernizing permitting streamlines transportation logistics for certain loads, facilitating efficient movement of goods without restricting infrastructure or funding.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 25, 2025

H 4029: An Act relative to banning the use of tinted license plate covers

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4029) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the use of tinted license plate covers. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBans tinted license plate covers to improve vehicle identification and road safety, directly supporting transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 4451: An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers

This bill requires Massachusetts employers with 500 or more employees to offer pre-tax transit benefits to non-union workers. It mandates that employers provide this benefit or face fines ($100 for first violation, $250 for each subsequent month of non-compliance). The state will run a public awareness campaign with MBTA and other transit agencies to inform workers about these benefits. Employers must also provide multilingual written notices to employees about the available benefits. The law takes effect one year after passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates pre-tax transit benefits, providing tax relief to employees by reducing taxable income for transit costs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer-provided commuter transit benefits for workers, expanding access to transportation assistance and strengthening worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates employer transit benefits to expand public transit access, promoting sustainable commuting and reducing car dependency through enforcement and public awareness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 3999: An Act relative to establishing accountability for stormwater runoff mitigation and watershed restoration

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3999) of Kip A. Diggs that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to establish a program to mitigate roadway stormwater runoff and contribute to watershed restoration efforts. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates DOT program to mitigate stormwater runoff pollution and restore watersheds, directly advancing environmental protection and pollution control.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes MassDOT to establish stormwater runoff mitigation for roadways, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure maintenance and watershed restoration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 561: An Act to streamline permitting for rail electrification

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 561) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to streamline permitting for rail electrification. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines permitting for rail electrification, promoting clean energy infrastructure by facilitating transition from diesel to electric rail systems, reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRail electrification reduces emissions; streamlining permits accelerates clean energy adoption in transportation, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlining rail electrification permits advances sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligns with promoting greener public transit systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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