This bill requires employers with 50 or more employees to replace parking benefits with a "parking cash-out" option. Employees can choose to forgo driving alone to work and instead receive cash or transit benefits equal to the current market price of parking (calculated using public rates within a quarter-mile or set minimums). Employers must document parking costs, adjust them annually using the Consumer Price Index, and inform employees in writing about their rights. It does not apply to employers with fewer than 50 employees, those with union contracts requiring parking, or jobs requiring vehicle use.
This bill (H 4643) authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to transfer a specific 12,500-square-foot parcel of land in Stoneham - taken for highway use in 1958 - to Wakefield Investments, Inc. The land, currently landlocked, will be used to reconstruct an off-ramp from I-93 northbound to Montvale Avenue and Maple Street. Key provisions require an independent appraisal to determine fair market value, mandate the buyer cover all conveyance costs (including appraisals and deed preparation), and require the Inspector General to review the appraisal before final transfer. The transfer occurs "as is" with no warranties.
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 435) of Pavel M. Payano relative to providing for de-escalation tactics and techniques approved by the Commissioner of Education for school bus operators. Education.
By Representative Badger of Plymouth (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3620) of Kevin Griffin for legislation to authorize motorcyclists to travel in the breakdown lanes during periods of heavy traffic. Transportation.
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 736) of Andres X. Vargas relative to providing for de-escalation tactics and techniques approved by the Commissioner of Education for school bus operators. Education.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to economic development and infrastructure in the Stadium Area of Route1. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
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By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3273) of Tommy Vitolo relative to motor vehicle excise taxes. Revenue.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3817) of Steven George Xiarhos relative to the prohibition of motor vehicle operators to make turns at certain red lights. Transportation.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1788) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to increasing the liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2657) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to authorize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, to grant permanent easements over certain land in the town of Milton for highway purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
