An Act to generate revenue to expand transit options
This bill creates a new legal framework in Massachusetts for Transit Improvement Districts (TIDs), allowing groups of municipalities to form special zones dedicated to enhancing local transit services. Under this new system, participating communities would develop detailed plans outlining specific transit projects, funding sources, and operational goals for a period of three to six years. The legislation defines the roles of various partners, including local governments and private entities, and establishes rules for setting fees and managing the district to ensure improvements are funded and implemented effectively.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Barrett
DDemocratic
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