H 3704 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act authorizing the town of Lexington to finance expanded transit services

This bill authorizes the town of Lexington to create and fund expanded transit services through a new system called a Transit Improvement District. To implement this, the town must first develop a detailed plan outlining the project's goals, costs, funding sources, and operational timeline, which must last between three and six years. The legislation defines specific terms for the program and allows the town to charge fees within designated areas to cover administrative, construction, and management expenses. Ultimately, the bill provides the legal framework for Lexington to organize and finance local transportation improvements without requiring state funding.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2023 Last action May 6, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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