Transportation across the country

introduced · Ohio · House Aug 12, 2026

HB 989: Reimburse cost of township trustee's CDL training

To enact section 4506.26 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Public Safety to reimburse a county, township, or township trustee for a township trustee's commercial driver's license training.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates state reimbursement for CDL training costs for township trustees, directly funding a specific transportation-related qualification requirement.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

Sponsor Jason Stephens (R)

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6310: Watercraft: traffic control; emergency no wake orders; allow to be issued year round. Amends sec. 80146 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 325.80146).

Michigan House Bill 6310 amends state watercraft laws to allow local governments to request temporary "no wake" or reduced speed zones year-round, rather than limiting these orders to the summer season. The bill permits county emergency management coordinators or sheriffs to establish these temporary limits for up to 14 days at a time to protect life and property during emergencies, with fines capped at $500 for repeat violations. It also clarifies that vessel operators must maintain slow speeds within 100 feet of shorelines where water depth is less than three feet, while allowing the governor to impose restricted wake zones during declared state disasters.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances watercraft traffic control and safety by allowing year-round emergency speed restrictions to protect life and property.65% confidence

Sponsor Jennifer Wortz (R)

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 11, 2026

HB 6225: Individual income tax: rate; rollback of rate to 3.9% and elimination of rollback trigger; provide for. Amends sec. 51 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51).

Michigan House Bill 6225 permanently reduces the state individual income tax rate to 3.9% starting in 2028, eliminating a previous automatic mechanism that could have lowered the rate further based on general fund revenue growth. The bill establishes a phased reduction schedule, lowering the tax from 4.15% in 2026 to 4.0% in 2027 before reaching the final rate. It also mandates specific annual deposits from income tax collections into the state school aid fund and the renew Michigan infrastructure fund, with the latter receiving $69 million per year beginning in fiscal year 2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill permanently lowers individual income tax rates and mandates funding for schools and infrastructure, directly impacting state budget and taxation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates specific annual deposits from income tax collections into the state school aid fund, directly supporting K-12 education funding.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates deposits from income tax into the renew Michigan infrastructure fund, directly funding transportation and other infrastructure projects.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax State Budget

Sponsor David Martin (R)

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 6273: Traffic control: speed restrictions; modification requirements for speed restrictions in school zones; revise.

Michigan House Bill 6273 amends the state vehicle code to update rules regarding speed limits in school zones. The bill allows county road commissions to permanently lower a school zone speed limit to 25 miles per hour upon request from a school district, without requiring a new traffic study. It also clarifies that temporary reduced speed limits can be set up to 30 minutes before and after school sessions, with flexibility for superintendents to adjust these times based on specific schedules or off-campus lunch periods.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill lowers school zone speed limits to enhance student safety, a protective measure for the educational environment.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies traffic control rules for school zones to enhance safety and streamline speed limit adjustments, directly impacting vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Transportation Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

Sponsor Josh Schriver (R)

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 6256: Transportation: funds; local agency infrastructure disaster relief fund and board; create.

HB 6256 creates a new Local Agency Disaster Relief Board Fund and an accompanying board within the Michigan Department of Transportation to provide financial assistance for repairing or replacing local road infrastructure damaged by declared emergencies. The bill allocates $3 million annually from the county road commission share and $2 million from the city and village share of the state's transportation fund to this new disaster relief program, with a total annual cap of $5 million and a maximum fund balance of $50 million. Local road agencies must exhaust other federal and state funding sources before applying for these grants, which can cover costs such as restoring roads and bridges, engineering design, land acquisition, and project administration. The board, composed of representatives from county and municipal associations along with nonvoting state officials, is responsible for establishing application criteria, reviewing requests within 180 days, and reporting annually to the legislature on fund utilization.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a fund to repair local road infrastructure damaged by disasters, directly advancing transportation maintenance and resilience.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

Sponsor Sharon MacDonell (D)

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 31, 2026

H 5633: Amendment H.5633

This bill authorizes the transfer of specific state-owned land parcels in Milton from the Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for highway improvements at the intersection of Randolph Avenue and Chickatawbut Road. To offset this loss, the transportation department must pay the conservation department an amount equal to at least 110 percent of the land's fair market value or value in use, whichever is higher. The conservation department is required to deposit these funds into a trust and use them within three years to acquire comparable replacement land for public recreation. Additionally, the bill mandates that an independent appraisal be reviewed by the state inspector general before the land transfer can be finalized.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill transfers land to the Department of Transportation specifically for highway improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 31, 2026

H 5635: Amendment H.5635

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire permanent easements from the Andover Conservation Commission for highway construction purposes. The acquisition involves specific land parcels totaling approximately 704 square feet, which will be used for installing guy wires, removing guardrails, and applying special slope paving on a bridge over the Pan MA Railroad. The state agency is required to cover all costs associated with engineering, surveys, appraisals, and deed preparation for this transfer. The legislation is designated as an emergency law to allow for immediate action related to public safety and convenience.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes MassDOT to acquire easements for highway construction, bridge maintenance, and safety improvements like guardrails and paving.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Rail Roads & Highways

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signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 7, 2026

H 5640: An Act authorizing the town of Hingham to grant to the commonwealth of Massachusetts certain parcels of land in the town of Hingham for highway purposes

This bill authorizes the town of Hingham to transfer specific parcels of land, including areas currently used for parks and recreation, to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for highway construction. To offset this loss, the town must dedicate approximately eight acres of municipal land to its conservation commission under state environmental protections. Additionally, the transportation department is required to pay the town at least 110 percent of the appraised fair market value of the transferred lands, with these funds restricted to a dedicated land conservation fund. The legislation also mandates that an inspector general review the property appraisals and report findings to legislative committees before the land transfer is finalized.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes land transfer to the Department of Transportation specifically for highway construction, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

in committee · United States · House Aug 13, 2026

HR 10102: Data Center Community Reinvestment Act of 2026

The Data Center Community Reinvestment Act of 2026 imposes a federal excise tax of one cent per kilowatt-hour on electricity consumed by data centers with a peak power load exceeding one megawatt. The revenue generated from this tax is divided equally among five specific government funds: the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Housing Trust Fund, the Hazardous Substance Superfund, the Highway Trust Fund, and a newly established Energy Technology Trust Fund. This legislation directly affects large-scale data center operators by adding a cost to their energy usage, while directing the collected funds toward infrastructure, environmental cleanup, housing, and energy technology initiatives.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill imposes a new federal excise tax on data centers, which is a direct increase in taxation rather than a reduction or relief.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill explicitly directs 20% of tax revenue to the Housing Trust Fund, which supports affordable housing development, thereby advancing the topic.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directs one-fifth of tax revenue to the Highway Trust Fund, which directly funds transportation infrastructure projects.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Housing Finance Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

Sponsor Andrea Salinas (D)

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5311: Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026

The Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026 mandates that commercial airlines install real-time air quality monitoring equipment on their aircraft to detect engine oil or hydraulic fluid fumes, while also requiring annual safety training for pilots, flight attendants, and mechanics. The bill establishes a standardized reporting system for these events, allowing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate incidents where medical attention is required and to share aggregated data with the public through a searchable website. Additionally, it requires aircraft manufacturers to include procedures for responding to air quality alerts in their flight manuals and directs the FAA to continue researching technologies that prevent cabin air contamination.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill enhances aviation safety through mandatory air quality monitoring and training, directly strengthening transportation infrastructure standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

Sponsor Richard Blumenthal (D) · 2 co-sponsors

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