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
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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