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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 3658: An Act establishing a special commission on micro-transit

By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3658) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Todd M. Smola and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to existing and emerging micro-transit services. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes commission to investigate micro-transit services, indicating proactive support for advancing transportation innovation and infrastructure.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 4038: An Act relative to school transportation reimbursement

By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4038) of John Barrett, III relative to school transportation reimbursement. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides reimbursement for school transportation costs, directly supporting educational operations and funding within K-12 school systems.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds school transportation reimbursement, directly supporting transportation services for students and school operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 1462: An Act to improve parking and pedestrian safety

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1462) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to improve parking and pedestrian safety by installing parking bollards. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill installs parking bollards to improve pedestrian safety, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure safety per topic definition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2694: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2694) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax treatment adjustments for zero-emission vehicles, constituting tax relief/incentive under fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission vehicles via tax incentives, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles, directly reducing transportation emissions and advancing clean energy adoption per environmental indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes tax fairness for zero-emission vehicles, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure as per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 2446: An Act promoting motor vehicle safety

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2446) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote motor vehicle safety and habitual offenders. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly promotes motor vehicle safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 4722: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Representatives Sangiolo of Newton and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Amy Mah Sangiolo relative to taxes for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes tax treatment changes for zero-emission vehicles, directly impacting taxation policy through potential tax relief or incentives, aligning with 'provides tax relief' indicator.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles, directly reducing transportation emissions and supporting clean energy adoption per title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes zero-emission vehicles through tax incentives, advancing sustainable transportation policies per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 2439: Resolve relative to a VFW Parkway master plan special commission

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2439) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the development, maintenance and improvement of the Veterans of Foreign War Highway. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes commission to study VFW Highway development/maintenance, indicating proactive support for infrastructure improvement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 10, 2025

H 3770: An Act authorizing the Department of Highways to acquire a certain dam in the town of Norwood

By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3770) of John H. Rogers for legislation to require the Department of Highways to acquire a certain portion of Brook Street and Willet Pond Dam in the town of Norwood by eminent domain. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes Department of Highways to acquire dam via eminent domain for transportation infrastructure, directly advancing road/highway project development.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 17, 2025

H 3694: An Act relative to spare tires

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3694) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to prohibit vehicles operating on a spare tire from driving in the passing lane. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill regulates vehicle operation with spare tires to enhance road safety, directly addressing transportation safety standards within vehicle regulations.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 3683: An Act relative to establishing the science corridor

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3683) of Kevin G. Honan for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a study of establishing direct bus rapid transit between Kendall Square in Cambridge and the Allston, North Brighton and Longwood Medical areas in Boston. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs MassDOT to study bus rapid transit expansion between Cambridge and Boston areas, advancing public transit infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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