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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2340: An Act relative to Hot Box detectors

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2340) of Michael D. Brady and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to Hot Box detectors. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates Hot Box detectors for rail safety, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure safety standards within the topic.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3709: An Act to remove tolls

By Representative Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3709) of John Walsh and David F. DeCoste for legislation to remove tolls. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directly removes tolls, improving road access and reducing user costs, aligning with transportation infrastructure advancement.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3717: An Act to modernize and enhance the distribution of Chapter 90 funds

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3717) of Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to further regulate the distribution of transportation funds. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modernizes and enhances distribution of Chapter 90 transportation funds, directly advancing infrastructure funding and management per title/summary.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2400: An Act relative to equity in tolling

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2400) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to implement equity in tolling. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill addresses tolling equity within transportation infrastructure, directly promoting fairer toll systems as part of transportation policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2376: An Act improving the Massachusetts Department of Transportation project efficiency

By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2376) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to establish a special commission to study and provide recommendations on improving the efficiency and reducing the timeline for Massachusetts Department of Transportation projects. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates commission to study and recommend improvements for MassDOT project efficiency, directly advancing transportation infrastructure timelines.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4219: An Act establishing a transportation contribution from large employers

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4219) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to establish a transportation excise tax for large employers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a new excise tax on large employers to generate revenue for transportation funding, directly advancing state budget revenue collection under taxation policy.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes an excise tax on large employers to generate revenue specifically for transportation infrastructure funding, directly advancing transportation funding goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 2079: An Act establishing a commuter tax credit

S 2079, introduced by Senator Bruce Tarr, would establish a commuter tax credit to reduce state income tax for eligible residents. The credit would directly lower the tax amount owed for qualifying commuting expenses, such as public transportation fares or vehicle-related costs for work commutes. This revenue-related bill aims to provide tax relief to commuters who meet specific eligibility criteria. The bill does not specify the credit amount or detailed eligibility rules in its abstract.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing state income tax for commuters, aligning with tax relief for middle-income residents and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credit for public transit fares, directly incentivizing sustainable commuting and aligning with transportation infrastructure goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3053: An Act providing for a local option transportation excise tax on large employers

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3053) of Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to providing for a local option transportation excise tax on large employers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new excise tax on large employers to generate transportation revenue, directly funding public infrastructure through tax-based budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a local transportation excise tax on large employers to generate revenue specifically for transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3610: An Act establishing a special commission on public waterway transportation

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3610) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to establishing a special commission on public waterway transportation. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates commission to study public waterway transportation infrastructure, directly advancing transportation topic through dedicated policy focus.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3708: An Act to regulate traffic signal pre-emption devices

By Representative Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3708) of John Walsh relative to traffic signal pre-emption devices. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates traffic signal pre-emption devices to enhance traffic safety and infrastructure efficiency within transportation systems.90% confidence

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