By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael Kelly for legislation to establish the official barrier boat of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on extending the MBTA Orange Line from Oak Grove in Malden to Roslindale Village in Boston. The study must evaluate various factors, including projected costs, ridership levels, environmental impacts, and available funding sources for the potential expansion. The department is required to submit a detailed report to state legislative committees within 120 days of the bill passing. This legislation affects the state's transportation planning process and the communities along the proposed route by initiating an official review of the project's viability.
Senate, July 31, 2023 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1975) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to property rights, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2430).
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to upgrade the Fairmount commuter rail line by standardizing fares with the subway system, adopting a new name for the line, and improving connections with local bus services. It mandates that the rail line be electrified by December 2024 and requires the agency to report on the environmental benefits of this change by the end of 2025. Additionally, the legislation sets specific goals for increasing train frequency to every 7.5 minutes by 2029, constructing accessible platforms at two stations, and maintaining the ability to run trains every 5 minutes by 2035.
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to provide for plain writing in certain government documents. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Rush (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca Phillips for legislation to place a moratorium on fossil fuel infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3165) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Sean Bruen, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Michael F. Rush and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation to recognize the birthday of the United States Navy Seabees. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
