S 1278 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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

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Legislator
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Mike Barrett
DDemocratic
MA
Third Middlesex