2026 Bill Entry

billid	sessionyear	state	billtype	billnumber	summary	issue	author	billtext	category	dateupdated	action	status	status1	wdt_ID	id	authorid
2025casb00034i	2025	CA	SB	34	Limits the power of local air quality agencies to regulate emissions from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and restricts the use of public funds for port automation.	Governor's veto letter explained that the bill would have interfered with the SCAQMD's efforts to reduce air and climate pollution. He encouraged cooperative action between the ports and air quality regulators instead. This bill prevents the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) from imposing new regulations, such as a cap on cargo volumes or cruise ship passengers, at the ports. Requires extensive studies on the economic and workforce impacts of any new emissions rules and gives the ports a process to request extensions on achieving targets. Prohibits the use of state and local grant funding for automated, remotely controlled, or remotely operated equipment at the ports.	Sen. Laura Richardson	billtext	Emissions	10/15/2025	Pending Senate action.	12/02/2024 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for assignment. 01/29/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Environmental Quality, and Transportation. 03/24/2025 From Senate Committee on Environmental Quality with amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. 04/10/2025 From committee with author's amendments. Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. 04/21/2025 From Senate Committee on Environmental Quality with amendments. Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. 04/23/2025 Passed favorably from Senate Committee on Environmental Quality and re-referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 04/29/2025 Passed as amended from the Senate Committee on Transportation. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations. 04/30/2025 Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/02/2025 Set for hearing on 5/12 in Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/12/2025 Hearing in Senate Committee on Appropriations. Placed on suspense file. 05/16/202 Scheduled for hearing on 5/23 in Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/23/2025 Passed from Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/23/2025 Read second time in Senate. Ordered to third reading. 06/03/2025 Read third time. Passed Senate. Ordered to the Assembly. 06/04/2025 Read first time in Assembly. Held at desk. 06/09/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation. 07/08/2025 Passed as amended and re-referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. 07/09/2025 Read second time in Assembly and amended. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. 07/09/2025 July 14 hearing postponed by committee. 07/15/2025 Passed as amended from Assembly Committee on Transportation. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Appropriations. 07/16/2025 Read second time in Assembly and amended. Re-referred to Committee on Appropriations. 08/20/2025 Placed on Appropriation's suspense file. 08/29/2025 Passed from Assembly Committee on Appropriations. 09/02/2025 Read second time in Assembly. Ordered to third reading. 09/11/2025 Read third time. Passed Assembly. Ordered to the Senate. 09/12/2025 Assembly amendments concurred in by Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. 09/13/2025 Motion to reconsider made by Senator Richardson. Reconsideration granted. Assembly amendments concurred in by Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. 09/17/2025 Enrolled. 09/23/2025 Enrolled and presented to the Governor. 10/13/2025 Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.	10/13/2025 Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.	1089		3625
2025nelb00037i	2025	NE	LB	37	Adopts the Railroad Safety Act.	Establishes the Railroad Safety Act which seeks to clarify rail safety procedures in the State of Nebraska. The bill clarifies that a Class I railroad shall not operate a train carrying hazardous substances that has a length greater than 8,500 feet on any mainline. It also provides that there must be an operational and properly maintained wayside detector system, including a hot bearings detector and dragging equipment detector. Provides procedures that a railroad must take once a defect message from a wayside detector system has been received. The bill also clarifies that a public crossing cannot be blocked for longer than 10 minutes unless the train, freight car, passenger car or railroad transportation engine is continuously moving or if circumstances beyond the railroad’s control prevent it from being moved. Provides that a crew member may report to their union representative of any safety issues, injury or death that occurred during the operation of a train or in yard service. In addition, the bill provides fines for violating the provisions within the bill. Clarifies that a railroad that transports hazardous substances in the state shall maintain insurance coverage in an amount that is adequate to pay for costs, damages and liabilities arising from accidents involving such transportation. The Public Service Commission is tasked with conducting periodic audits or investigations to ensure compliance with the insurance requirements.	Sen. Mike Jacobson	billtext	Rail	06/20/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/09/2025 Introduced. 01/13/2025 Referred to Committee on Transportation and Telecommunications. 06/02/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/02/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1107		4784
2025akhb00007I	2025	AK	HB	7	Establishes the Port of South Central Alaska Authority to manage and operate the Port of South Central Alaska.	Creates an authority with the powers, duties, and functions needed to operate the Port of South Central Alaska in Anchorage and manage its seaport, rail, industrial, and other properties in the best interests of the people of the state and to ensure that the authority is exclusively responsible for managing the financial and legal obligations of the Port of South Central Alaska. The legislature considers the continued operation of the Port of South Central Alaska by the authority as provided in this Act an essential government function of the state.	Rep. Kevin McCabe	billtext	Ports	06/23/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/22/2025 Introduced. 05/20/2025 Remains upon adjournment.	05/20/2025 Remains upon adjournment.	1109		4701
2025iasf00038i	2025	IA	SF	38	Requires crew of at least two for operation of freight train. Provides penalty.	Requires a locomotive or railroad train operated by a class I rail carrier or class II rail carrier, when operating on a railroad track in connection with the movement of passengers or freight, to be operated by a crew consisting of at least two qualified railroad employees. The federal surface transportation board (STB) is an independent federal agency that is charged with the economic regulation of various modes of surface transportation including primarily freight rail. The STB has defined three classes of railway carriers, designated as class I, class II, and class III, respectively, according to annual revenue criteria. The STB threshold for a class I carrier includes a carrier earning revenue greater than $1,053,709,560. A class II, carrier is a carrier earning revenue between $47,299,851 and $1,053,709,560. Provides that a railroad company found guilty of violating this requirement is subject to a penalty of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 for a first offense, not less than $500 and not more than $5,000 for a second offense, and not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense. For purposes of determining whether a conviction is a first, second, or subsequent offense, provides that only offenses committed within the three-year period prior to the most recent offense shall be considered.	Sen. Tom Shipley	billtext	Rail	06/20/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/14/2024 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 01/15/2025 Referred to Senate Transportation subcommittee. 01/29/2025 Subcommittee recommends passage. 05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1113		4581
2025nelb00271i	2025	NE	LB	271	Makes it a Class IIIA felony for the offense of interference with railroad infrastructure, equipment, and personnel.	Makes it a Class IIIA felony and establishes fines for the offense of interference with railroad infrastructure, equipment, and personnel.	Sen. Tanya Storer	billtext	Rail	06/20/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/15/2025 Introduced. 01/17/2025 Referred to Committee on Judiciary. 06/02/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/02/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1116		4785
2025nyab01002i	2025	NY	AB	1002	Requires railroad corporations to inform the Division of Homeland Security and emergency services, Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state.	Provides that every railroad corporation that operates any freight train within the state must inform the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Department of Environmental conservation, Department of Transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state, and shall promptly update the hazardous waste manifest. Such information to be provided pursuant to this section shall include the same information required to be provided to local municipalities pursuant to Public Law 114-94, the federal Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act.	Asm. William Magnarelli	billtext	Rail	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/08/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1117		46562
2025nyab01762i	2025	NY	AB	1762	Requires railroad corporations operating freight trains to submit quarterly inspection reports of any train yards operated in the state to the DOT.	Amends the railroad law by requiring every railroad corporation that operates any freight train with-in the state to submit quarterly reports to the Department of Transportation detailing the corporation's inspections of any train yard operated in the state by such corporation. Establishes that the DOT shall conduct follow up inspections based upon the content of the report. Empowers the commissioner to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this section.	Asm. Chris Eachus	billtext	Rail	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as SB 4811.	01/14/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1118		4764
2025pahb00276i	2025	PA	HB	276	Provides for interagency cooperation regarding employee misclassification; and establishes the Employee Misclassification Working Group.	Establishes the Employee Misclassification Working Group and permits the Department of Revenue to share tax information with the Department of Labor & Industry to enhance enforcement.	Rep. David Delloso	billtext	Employee Misclassification	12/09/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/22/2025 Referred to House Committee on State Government. 05/12/2025 Reported as committed. 05/12/2025 First consideration in House. 06/10/2025 Second consideration. Re-committed to House Committee on Appropriations. 06/11/2025 Re-reported by Committee as committed, 06/11/2025 Third consideration. Passed House. 06/18/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Industry. 11/30/2025 Remains in Senate Committee on Labor and Industry upon adjournment.	11/30/2025 Remains in Senate Committee on Labor and Industry upon adjournment.	1120		4787
2025nysb00393i	2025	NY	SB	393	Computes sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon; requires prepayment.	Amends the tax law, by computing sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon.	Sen. Anthony Palumbo	billtext	Fuel Tax	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as AB 5794.	01/08/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1121		4631
2025nysb00730i	2025	NY	SB	730	Exempts railroad rolling stock from sales and compensating use taxes.	Exempts railroad rolling stock from sales and compensating use taxes; defines "railroad rolling stock" as a device, which is used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks to transport goods, commodities, or equipment, including, but not limited to, flat cars, box cars, gondolas, hopper cars, or other freight railroad cars.	Sen. Patrick Galivan	billtext	Rail	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as AB 3520.	01/08/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1122		4788
2025nysb01528i	2025	NY	SB	1528	Establishes a tax on carbon-based fuels.	Establishes a tax on carbon-based fuels to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions causing anthropogenic climate change.	Sen. Kevin Parker	billtext	Fuel Tax	06/22/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/08/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1123		1951
2025nysb02048i	2025	NY	SB	2048	Requires the DOT to establish a central registry of reports, audits, plans and public inspections regarding freight rail operators, rail cars and freight lines or routes and rights of way.	Establishes a publicly available central registry of all reports, audits, plans and public inspections regarding freight rail operators, freight rail cars and train sets, freight lines or routes, and freight railroad corporation rights of way. The reports reports shall include, without limitation, daily inspection reports, safety plans, track inspection reports, bridge and tunnel inspection reports, safety incident reports, and annual bridge and tunnel certifications by such railroad corporations. The commissioner or commissioner's designee shall maintain and regularly update such registry. Provided, further, that the commissioner or such commissioner's designee may redact any records or portions thereof that are specifically exempted from disclosure by state or federal statute or regulation.	Sen. Lea Webb	billtext	Rail	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/15/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1124		4682
2025nysb02346i	2025	NY	SB	2346	Enacts the gas tax holiday act.	Enacts the "gas tax holiday act". Provides that from the first of the month after the effective date until December 31, 2025 the taxes imposed on retail sales of fuel gas, motor fuel and diesel motor fuel shall be exempt from certain taxes.	Sen. Kevin Parker	billtext	Fuel Tax	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/16/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1125		1951
2025nysb03228i	2025	NY	SB	3228	Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.	Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.	Sen. Robert Ortt	billtext	Fuel Tax	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/24/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1127		4572
2025casb00263i	2025	CA	SB	263	Authorizes a study on the impacts that increases in tariffs and reciprocal tariffs on international trade of imports and exports might have on, among other things, California’s economic output.	In his veto letter, the governor acknowledged the negative impacts of federal trade policy but stated that his administration is already actively assessing and responding to them through other initiatives. Requires GO-Biz, in consultation with the Department of Finance and Transportation Agency, to conduct a study on the impacts that increases in tariffs and reciprocal tariffs have on the state’s international trade of imports and exports, as specified. Requires GO-Biz to provide resources to support the international trade activities of California small businesses. Requires the agency to convene the freight advisory committee to discuss the scope of the study upon GO-Biz initiating the study. On or before January 1, 2029, the bill would require the Transportation Agency GO-Biz, to submit the study to the Legislature, as specified.	Sen. Lena Gonzalez	billtext	Freight	10/15/2025	Pending Senate action.	02/03/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for assignment. 02/14/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Transportation, and Business, Professionals and Economic Development. 03/13/2025 From Senate Committee on Transportation with amendments. Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 03/26/2025 Passed favorably from Senate Committee on Transportation. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Business, Professionals and Economic Development. 04/03/2025 Hearing scheduled for 4/28 in Senate Committee on Business, Professionals and Economic Development. 04/28/2025 Passed from Senate Committee on Business, Professionals and Economic Development. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/02/2025 Set for hearing on 5/12 in Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/12/2025 Hearing in Senate Committee on Appropriations. Placed on Suspense File. 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing on 5/23 in Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/23/2025 Passed from committee as amended. 05/23/2025 Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading. 05/27/2025 Read second time. Ordered to third reading. 05/28/2025 Read third time in Senate. Urgency clause adopted. Passed Senate. 05/28/2025 Read first time in Assembly. Held at Desk. 06/05/2025 Referred to Assembly Committees on Transportation, and Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact. 07/08/2025 Passed from Committee and re-referred to Assembly Committee on Appropriations. 07/08/2025 Passed Assembly Committee on Appropriations and re-referred to Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact. 08/29/2025 Passed as amended from Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact. 09/02/2025 Read second time and amended in Assembly. Ordered to second reading. 09/03/2025 Read second time. Ordered to third reading. 09/04/2025 Read third time and amended in Assembly. Ordered to third reading. 09/09/2025 Read third time. Passed Assembly. Ordered to the Senate. 09/10/2025 Assembly amendments concurred in by Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. 09/17/2025 Enrolled and presented to Governor. 10/11/2025 Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.	10/11/2025 Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.	1132		4607
2025ilsb01608i	2025	IL	SB	1608	Creates the Cargo Transportation Fee Act.	Creates the Cargo Transportation Fee Act. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality or a county may impose a fee upon interstate carriers and intrastate carriers that (i) transport by common carrier tangible personal property in the State, (ii) transport that tangible personal property for the purpose of selling that tangible personal property at retail, and (iii) receive tangible personal property directly from an intermodal facility that is located in the municipality or county that enacts the ordinance. Sets forth the amount of the fee. Provides that 95% of the proceeds from the fee shall be deposited into the Cargo Transportation Fee Fund and 5% of the proceeds shall be deposited into the Motor Carrier Safety Inspection Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Cargo Transportation Fee Fund and sets forth the uses for that Fund.	Sen. Rachel Ventura	billtext	Cargo Fee	06/19/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	02/04/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments. 02/11/2025 Assigned to Senate Committee on Revenue. 03/21/2025 Committee deadline established as 4/11/25. 04/11/2025 Committee deadline established as 5/9/25. 05/09/2025 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline established as 05/23/25. 06/02/2025 Re-referred to Senate Committee on Assignments. 05/31/2026 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	05/31/2026 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1138		4716
2025nyab03383i	2025	NY	AB	3383	Establishes the freight rail safety task force to review the state of freight rail safety in the state and make policy and budgetary recommendations.	Establishes a freight rail safety task force, chaired by the Commissioner of Transportation and comprised of eleven members appointed by the Governor, the temporary president of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, and the minority leader of the assembly, to review the state of freight rail safety in the state and make policy and budgetary recommendations. The members of the task force shall serve without compensation, except that members shall be allowed their necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The task force shall issue a report of its findings and recommendations on the measures needed to ensure safe and reliable freight rail transportation, specifically on: a. enhancing coordination and information sharing between the federal, state, and local regulators; b. establishing a uniform safety training program for DOT engineers and local regulators; c. a review of federal laws and rules relating to regulations of freight rail operations	Asm. Chris Eachus	billtext	Rail	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1149		4764
2025nyab03520i	2025	NY	AB	3520	Exempts railroad rolling stock from sales and compensating use taxes.	Exempts railroad rolling stock from sales and compensating use taxes; defines "railroad rolling stock" as a device, which is used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks to transport goods, commodities, or equipment, including, but not limited to, flat cars, box cars, gondolas, hopper cars, or other freight railroad cars.	Asm. Patrick Burke	billtext	Rail	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as SB 730.	01/28/25 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1150		4654
2025nyab04167i	2025	NY	AB	4167	Requires commercial trucks be equipped with commercial GPS devices.	Requires trucks to utilize commercial GPS designed for use by a commercial vehicle which is able to provide audible and visual warnings when the truck is on a route where the height, weight, width, or length of the truck exceeds the limitations of such route when operating on public highways in the state.	Asm Michaelle Solanges	billtext	Safety	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	01/31/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1151		4679
2025ilsb01948i	2025	IL	SB	1948	Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.	Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.	Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel	billtext	Size and Weight	06/19/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	02/06/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments. 02/25/2025 Assigned to Senate Committee on Transportation. 03/21/2025 Committee deadline established as 4/4/2025. 04/11/2025 Re-referred to Senate Committee on Assignments. 05/31/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	05/31/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1152		4797
2025ilhb02963i	2025	IL	HB	2963	Establishes the Road Usage Charge Advisory Committee to guide the development and evaluation of the road usage charge pilot program and to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue as an alternative to the current system of motor fuel taxes.	Establishes the Road Usage Charge Advisory Committee to guide the development and evaluation of the road usage charge pilot program and to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue as an alternative to the current system of taxing highway use through motor fuel taxes. Sets forth the membership and duties of the committee. Requires the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of State and based on the recommendations of the Committee, to implement a statewide pilot program by January 1, 2026 to assess a user fee on owners of motor vehicles that is based on the number of miles traveled on public roadways in this State by those vehicles.	Rep. Marcus Evans	billtext	Fuel Tax	06/19/2025	Carries-over to 2026..	02/06/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Rules. 03/04/2025 Assigned to House Committee on Transportation: Regulation, Roads and; Bridges. 03/18/2025 House Committee Amendment No. 1 filed with Clerk. 03/18/2025 House Committee Amendment No. 1 referred to House Committee on Rules. 03/19/2025 House Committee Amendment No. 1 referred to House Committee on Transportation: Regulation, Roads and Bridges. 03/21/2025 House Committee amendment re-referred to House Committee on Rules. 05/31/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	05/31/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1153		4799
2025nyab04823i	2025	NY	AB	4823	Exempts from sales and use taxes certain motor vehicles, parts and services, and railroad rolling stock, parts and services.	Exempts from sales and use taxes certain motor vehicles, parts and services, and railroad rolling stock, parts and services. Provides that purchase, rental, or lease of tractors, trailers, and semitrailers that have a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds is exempt. The purchase of parts and property for equipping, maintaining, or repairing qualifying vehicles is exempt. The installation, maintenance, and repair services performed on qualifying vehicles are exempt. Railroad rolling stock, parts, and services are exempt.	Asm. Brian Manktelow	billtext	Sales and Use Tax Exemption	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026..	02/06/2025 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. 06/21/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/21/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1155		4590
2025tnsb00781i	2025	TN	SB	781	Increases, to the extent permissible under federal law, the maximum gross vehicle with an axle group of three axles that can be opperated on the p[ublic highways of this state to 85,000 pounds.	Increases, to the extent permissible under federal law, the maximum gross vehicle weight of a vehicle with an axle group of three axles that can be operated on the public highways of this state to 85,000 pounds.	Sen. Becky Massey	billtext	Size and Weight	06/23/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as HB 770.	02/10/2025 Introduced. Passed on first consideration. 02/12/2025 Passed on Second Consideration. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation and Safety. 04/22/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	04/22/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1159		4802
2025wasb05649i	2025	WA	SB	5649	Creates the Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program (Program) to provide grants and loans to ensure successful and efficient operation of the supply chain to and from public and tribal ports.	Creates the Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program to provide grants and loans to ensure successful and efficient operation of the supply chain to and from public and tribal ports. Requires the Department of Transportation to set Program priorities, determine eligibility, and develop criteria to prioritize projects through collaboration with critical supply chain stakeholders.	Sen. Marko Liias	billtext	Infrastructure Financing	05/07/2025	Carries-over to 2026 session. Same as HB 1860.	02/03/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 02/25/2025 Public hearing in Senate Committee on Transportation. 02/27/2025 Executive action taken in Senate Committee on Transportation. Passed favorably. 02/28/2025 Passed to Senate Committee on Rules for second reading. 03/11/2025 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. 03/12/2025 Third reading. Passed Senate.House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans. 03/19/2025 Hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans. 03/21/2025 Passed favorably by House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans. 03/25/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 04/03/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Transportation. 04/27/2025 Returned to Senate Committee on Rules for third reading.	04/27/2025 Returned to Senate Committee on Rules for third reading.	1163		4489
2025caab00605i	2025	CA	AB	605	Enacts the Lower Emissions Equipment at Seaports and Intermodal Yards Program, which includes prohibition from adopting a future regulation that prohibits or disallows for the use of its entire useful life any cargo handling equipment that is purchased pursuant to the program before 12/31/2027.	Existing law, upon the appropriation of funds by the Legislature, requires the State Air Resources Board to allocate funds on a competitive basis for projects that are shown to achieve the greatest emission reductions from each emission source identified, as specified, from activities related to the movement of freight along California’s trade corridors, commencing at the state’s airports, seaports, and land ports of entry. This bill enacts the Lower Emissions Equipment at Seaports and Intermodal Yards Program. As part of the program, the state board would be prohibited from adopting a future regulation that prohibits or disallows for the use of its entire useful life any cargo handling equipment that is purchased pursuant to the program before December 31, 2027.	Asm. Al Muratsuchi	billtext	Emissions	09/16/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	02/13/2025 Read first time in Assembly. 03/03/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Natural Resources. 04/10/2025 Read second time and amended in Assembly. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. 04/22/2025 Passed favorably by Assembly Committee on Transportation. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. 04/29/2025 Passed favorably from Assembly Committee on Natural Resources with recommendation for passage and re-referred to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. 04/29/2025 Passed Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and re-referred to Senate Committee on Appropriation with recommendations. 05/07/2025 Referred to suspense file in Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/23/2025 Passed from Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/27/2025 Read second time in Senate. Ordered to third reading. 06/04/2025 Read third time. Passed House. Ordered to the Senate. 06/05/2025 Read first time in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for assignment. 06/18/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality and Transportation. 07/02/2025 Hearing cancelled at request of author. 09/13/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	09/13/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1170		4763
2025casb00298i	2025	CA	SB	298	Requires the State Energy Commission, in coordination with the Transportation Agency and the state board, to develop a plan on or before 12/31/30, for the use and deployment of alternative fuels at California’s public seaports,	Governor's veto letter cited concerns that the required plan could complicate existing regulatory efforts by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and create potential costs for the CEC. Requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission), in coordination with the Transportation Agency and the state board, to develop a plan on or before December 31, 2030, for the use and deployment of alternative fuels at California’s public seaports, as provided. The bill would require the Energy Commission to convene a working group to advise the Energy Commission on the development of information required by the plan, as specified.	Sen. Anna Caballero	billtext	Fuel Tax	10/15/2025	Pending Senate action.	02/10/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules. 02/19/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Energy, Utilities and Communications, and Environmental Quality. In Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications. 03/24/2025 Set for hearing April 7. 04/09/2025 Passed as amended from Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. 04/10/2025 Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. 05/01/2025 Passed from Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/02/2025 Set for hearing on 5/12 in Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/12/2025 Hearing in Senate Committee on Appropriations. Placed on suspense file. 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing on 5/23 in Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/23/2025 Passed from Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/23/2025 Read second time in Senate. Ordered to third reading. 06/02/2025 Read third time. Passed Senate. Ordered to Assembly. 06/03/2025 Read first time in Assembly. Held at Desk. 06/16/2025 Referred to Assembly Committees on Transportation, and Natural Resources. 06/27/2025 Passed from Assembly Committee on Transportation with author's amendments. Read second time in Assembly and amended. Re-referred to Assembly Committees on Transportation, and Natural Resources. 07/08/2025 Passed from Assembly Committee on Transportation and re-referred to Assembly Committee on Natural Resources with recommendation. To consent calendar. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. 07/15/2025 Passed from Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and re-referred to Assembly Committee on Appropriations. 08/20/2025 Placed on Appropriation suspense file. 08/29/2025 From committee: Do pass. 09/02/2025 Read second time. Ordered to third reading in Assembly. 09/02/2025 Read third time in Assembly and amended. 09/09/2025 Read third time. Passed Assembly. Ordered to the Senate. 09/09/2025 In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. 09/11/2025 Assembly amendments concurred in by Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. 09/22/2025 Enrolled and presented to the Governor. 10/13/2025 Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.	10/13/2025 Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.	1171		4191
2025hihb01161i	2025	HI	HB	1161	Authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.	Authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Beginning 7/1/2026, extends the state mileage-based road usage charge to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based road usage charges to the consumer. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000.	Sen. Nadine Nakamura	billtext	Fuel Tax	05/06/2025	Carries-over to 2026 session. Pending Conference Committee meeting.	01/23/2025 Introduced and passed first reading. Referred to House Committees on Transportation, Consumer Protection and Commerce, and Finance. 01/28/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Transportation. 01/30/2025 House Committee on Transportation recommends measure be passed with amendments. 02/04/2025 Reported from House Committee on Transportation as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on second reading, and referral to House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.. Passed second reading as amended in HD 1, and referred to the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. 02/07/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. 02/11/2025 House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce recommends that the measure be passed with amendments. 02/13/2025 Report adopted in House. Referred to House Committee on Finance as amended in HD 2. 02/13/2025 Reported from House Committee on Consumer Protection as amended in HD 2 and recommending referral to House Committee on Finance. 02/21/2025 House Committee on Finance recommends measure be passed unamended. 02/28/2025 Reported from House Committee on Finance with recommendation of passage on third reading. 02/28/2025 Passed third reading in House. Transmitted to Senate. 02/28/2025 Received in Senate. Passed first reading. Referred to Senate Committees on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Ways and Means. 03/04/2025 Received in Senate from House. Passed first reading. Referred to Senate Committees on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Ways and Means. 03/13/2025 Senate Committees on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, and Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, postponed consideration until 3/18/25. 03/18/2025 Senate Committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Transportation and Culture and the Arts recommend passage with amendments. 03/21/2025 Reported from Senate Committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Transportation and Culture and the Arts with recommendation of passage on second reading, as amended, and referral to Senate Committee on Ways and Means. 03/21/2025 Report adopted in Committee. Passed second reading in Senate as amended. Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means. 04/04/2025 Senate Committee on Ways and Means recommends measure be passed unamended on third reading. 04/08/2025 Report adopted. Third reading. Passed Senate. Transmitted to House. 04/08/2025 Returned from Senate in amended form. 04/10/2025 House disagrees with Senate amendment. 04/11/2025 Senate received notice of House disagreement in Senate amendment. 04/16/2025 Senate Conferees appointed. 04/16/2025 House received notice of Senate conferees. 04/17/2025 House Conferees appointed. 04/21/2025 Senate received notice of appointment of House conferees.	04/21/2025 Senate received notice of appointment of House conferees.	1174		4810
2025casb00703i	2025	CA	SB	703	Requires trucking companies and independent truck drivers to provide specific information regarding employee classification before entering a port.	Addresses regulations for truck drivers at California ports by requiring trucking companies and independent truck drivers to provide specific information before entering a port. Mandates that trucking companies with employee drivers must submit proof of workers' compensation insurance, the number of covered drivers, and a sworn statement about tax withholding. Independent truck drivers must provide documentation including proof of insurance, federal and state operating authorities, DOT numbers, and their Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC). Ports are required to publicly disclose the information provided by trucking companies on their websites and are prohibited from granting entry to trucking companies that fail to submit the required information. If a port allows entry to a non-compliant trucking company, it can be fined $60,000 per company. Requires ports to submit monthly reports to the Labor Commissioner with detailed information about each truck entering the port, such as driver name, truck owner, cargo owner, and registration details. Imposes significant civil penalties (up to $100,000) on individuals who provide false or misleading information to gain port entry. The legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability in port trucking operations, particularly regarding the classification of truck drivers as employees or independent contractors.	Sen. Laura Richardson	billtext	Employee Misclassification	10/15/2025	Pending Senate action.	02/21/2025 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for assignment. 02/24/2025 Read first time. May be acted upon on or after March 24. 03/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing on 4/8/25 in Senate Committee on Transportation. 04/09/2025 Passed from Senate Committee on Transportation and re-referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement. 04/21/2025 From committee with amendments. Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement. 04/30/2025 Passed as amended from Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/01/2025 Read second time and amended in Senate. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/06/2025 Scheduled for hearing on 5/12/25 in Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/12/2025 Hearing in Senate Committee on Appropriations. Placed on suspense file. 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing on 5/23 in Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/23/25 Passed from Senate Committee on Appropriations. 05/23/2025 Read second time. Ordered to third reading. 06/02/2025 Read third time. Passed Senate. Ordered to Assembly. 06/03/2025 Read first time in Assembly. Held at Desk. 06/09/2025 Referred to Assembly Committees on Transportation, and Labor and Employment. 06/12/2025 Re-referred to Assembly Committees on Transportation, and Labor and Employment. 06/16/2025 Passed from Assembly Committees on Transportation, and Labor and Employment with amendments. Read second time in Assembly and amended. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment. 06/26/2025 Passed from Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. 07/15/2025 Passed as amended in Assembly Committee on Transportation. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Appropriations. 07/16/2025 Read second time in Assembly and amended. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Appropriations. 08/20/2025 Placed on Appropriations suspense file. 08/29/2025 From committee: Do pass as amended. 09/02/2025 Read second time in Assembly and amended. Ordered to second reading in Assembly. 09/03/2025 Read second time. Ordered to third reading in Assembly. 09/12/2025 Read third time. Passed Assembly. Ordered to the Senate. 09/13/2025 Assembly amendments concurred in by Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. 09/23/2025 Enrolled and presented to the Governor. 10/13/2025 Vetoed by Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.	10/13/2025 Vetoed by Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.	1184		3625
2025iahf00348i	2025	IA	HF	348	Prohibits the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. Provides penalties, and includes applicability provisions.	Prohibits an employer from willfully misclassifying an individual who performs services for the employer in return for remuneration as an independent contractor rather than an employee with the effect of denying the individual eligibility for an employment benefit provided by law or for a government program. Whether an individual performs services as an employee or independent contractor is determined under regulations or guidelines of the federal internal revenue service in effect as of the date of an alleged misclassification. The bill is enforced by the Department of Workforce Development. An employer who violates this prohibition shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per misclassified individual for a first offense, up to $7,500 per misclassified individual for a second offense, and up to $10,000 per misclassified individual for each subsequent offense. The department shall provide written notice to an employer prior to imposition of a civil penalty. An employer may contest and seek judicial review of a determination of the department pursuant to Code chapter 17A. An employer shall bear the burden of proving that the employer did not misclassify an individual. Upon a final determination of the department that a violation occurred and the conclusion of the period for any appeals, the department shall bring an action in district court to collect the civil penalties for deposit in the general fund and refer the violation to a county attorney. A county attorney shall not be bound by any determination of the department. An employer who misclassifies an individual in violation of the bill commits a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.	Rep. Brian Meyer	billtext	Employee Misclassification	06/20/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	02/12/2025 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Labor and Workforce. 05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1186		4729
2025iahf00494i	2025	IA	HF	494	Requires a railroad train operated by a class I rail carrier or class II rail carrier, operating on a railroad track in connection with the movement of freight, be operated by a crew of at least two qualified railroad employees. Provides penalties for violations.	Requires a locomotive or railroad train operated by a class I rail carrier or class II rail carrier, when operating on a railroad track in connection with the movement of passengers or freight, to be operated by a crew consisting of at least two qualified railroad employees. Provides that a railroad company found guilty of violating this requirement is subject to a penalty of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 for a first offense, not less than $500 and not more than $5,000 for a second offense, and not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense. For purposes of determining whether a conviction is a first, second, or subsequent offense, the bill provides that only offenses committed within the three-year period prior to the most recent offense shall be considered.	Rep. David Sieck	billtext	Rail	06/20/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	02/20/2025 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1187		4817
2025nyab05794i	2025	NY	AB	5794	Computes sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon; requires prepayment.	Amends the tax law, by computing sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon.	Asm. Jodi Giglio	billtext	Fuel Tax	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as SB 393.	02/20/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1202		4576
2025nyab06254i	2025	NY	AB	6254	Enacts an advanced clean fleets law to reduce vehicle emissions for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Requires newly purchased or leased drayage equipment to be zero or near-zero emissions as of 2027.	Enacts an advanced clean fleets law to reduce vehicle emissions for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Requires newly purchased or leased drayage equipment to be zero or near-zero emissions as of 2027.	Asm. Tony Simone	billtext	Emissions	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as SB 2492.	02/27/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation. 06/17/2024 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2024 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1203		4825
2025nysb04811i	2025	NY	SB	4811	Requires railroad corporations operating freight trains to submit quarterly inspection reports of any train yards operated in the state to the DOT.	Amends the railroad law by requiring every railroad corporation that operates any freight train with-in the state to submit quarterly reports to the Department of Transportation detailing the corporation's inspections of any train yard operated in the state by such corporation. Establishes that the DOT shall conduct follow up inspections based upon the content of the report. Empowers the commissioner to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this section.	Sen. Joseph Addabbo	billtext	Rail	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as AB 1762.	02/13/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1204		4826
2025nysb05516i	2025	NY	SB	5516	Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.	Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.	Sen. Joseph Addabbo	billtext	Rail	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as AB 8040.	02/24/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 04/10/2025 Amended and recommitted to Senate Committee on Transportation. 06/09/2025 Ordered to third reading in Senate. 06/11/2025 Passed Senate. Delivered to Assembly. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1205		4826
2025nysb05530i	2025	NY	SB	5530	Requires DOT to provide a list of legal clearance heights for bridges to owners or operators of trucks, commercial vehicles, tractors, tractor-trailer combinations, tractor-semitrailer combinations, or tractor-trailer-semitrailer combinations.	Requires the DOT to provide a list of legal clearance heights for bridges to owners or operators of trucks, commercial vehicles, tractors, tractor-trailer combinations, tractor-semitrailer combinations, or tractor-trailer-semitrailer combinations.	Sen. Sean Ryan	billtext	Size and Weight	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	02/24/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1206		4827
2025nysb05671i	2025	NY	SB	5671	Requires the DOT to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges or hot bearing detectors on freight rail tracks in the state; requires the installation of positive train control systems on all freight trains operated within the state.	Requires the department of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges or hot bearing detectors on freight rail tracks in the state; requires the installation of positive train control systems on all freight trains operated within the state.	Sen. Michelle Hinchey	billtext	Rail	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	02/27/2025. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1207		4683
2025nysb05713i	2025	NY	SB	5713	Requires railroad corporations to inform the Division of Homeland Security and emergency services, Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state.	Provides that every railroad corporation that operates any freight train within the state must inform the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Department of Environmental conservation, Department of Transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state, and shall promptly update the hazardous waste manifest. Such information to be provided pursuant to this section shall include the same information required to be provided to local municipalities pursuant to Public Law 114-94, the federal Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act.	Sen. Joseph Addabbo	billtext	Rail	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as AB 1002.	02/28/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1208		4826
2025pahb00540i	2025	PA	HB	540	Requires minimum of two freight rail cab operators. Imposes penalty for violation	Requires the presence of two individuals in the cab of freight rail locomotives operating in Pennsylvania.Grants authority to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to levy civil penalties against rail companies who do not comply with the new requirement.	Rep. Louis Schmitt	billtext	Rail	12/09/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	02/10/2025 Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities. 11/30/2025 Remains in House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities upon adjournment.	11/30/2025 Remains in House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities upon adjournment.	1211		4687
2025iasf00509i	2025	IA	SF	509	Defines independent contractor. Requires owner-operator meet definition to be an independent contractor.	Defines “independent contractor”, for purposes of workers’ compensation, wage payment collection, minimum wage, and unemployment insurance, as an individual performing work who is free from control or direction by the employer over the performance of the individual’s services, whose service is either outside the usual course of the business of the employer or is performed outside of all the places of business of the employer, and who is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business. For purposes of the definition, an employer shall have the burden to establish that an individual is an independent contractor and not a worker or employee. Applies to owner-operator.	Sen. Thomas Townsend	billtext	Employee Misclassification	06/20/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	03/04/2025 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Workforce. 03/10/2025 Assigned to Senate Committee on Workforce Subcommittee. 05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1220		4833
2025mahb03033i	2025	MA	HB	3033	Provides a temporary tax exemption for gasoline and diesel fuel sales.	Provides a temporary tax exemption for gasoline and diesel fuel sales. The exemption would be in effect when the average price of unleaded gasoline, as calculated by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), is above one dollar per gallon. Once the average price drops below one dollar, the standard fuel tax would be reinstated.	Rep. Nicholas Boldyga	billtext	Fuel Tax	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Revenue. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1230		4550
2025mahb03274i	2025	MA	HB	3274	Establishes a local option gas tax that allows cities and towns to impose a 3-cent per gallon excise tax on fuel and special fuels sold to retail dealers within their jurisdiction.	Establishes a local option gas tax that allows cities and towns to impose a 3-cent per gallon excise tax on fuel and special fuels sold to retail dealers within their jurisdiction. If a municipality chooses to adopt this tax, retail suppliers must collect and remit the tax to the state commissioner of revenue, who will then distribute the funds back to the respective city or town. The collected funds must be deposited into a Municipal Fuel Excise Transportation and Stormwater Fund and allocated equally across three purposes: (1) infrastructure maintenance and improvement (including roads, bridges, sidewalks, and drainage), (2) public transportation support (either to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or a regional transit authority), and (3) alternative transportation initiatives like pedestrian and bicycle facilities, senior transportation programs, telecommuting, and carpool programs. The tax would be in addition to existing state fuel taxes, and municipalities can opt into the program through a local approval process, with implementation beginning 30 days after approval in the first calendar quarter. The bill also requires retail suppliers to file monthly reports with the commissioner detailing fuel sales, including the names and addresses of retail dealers, the number of gallons sold, and selling prices.	Rep. Tommy Vitolo	billtext	Fuel Tax	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Revenue. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1231		4843
2025mahb03448i	2025	MA	HB	3448	Creates goals and incentives for private fleet electrification, including for commercial motor carriers and freight services.	Directs the DoT to create goals and incentives for private fleet electrification, including for commercial motor carriers and freight services. The Dept. of Energy Resources is also tasked with designing an incentive program to reduce barriers to fleet electrification, including conducting a needs assessment to identify potential financial challenges for different vehicle operators and municipalities.	Rep. Christine Barber	billtext	Emissions	12/10/2025	Carries over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. 05/07/2025 Hearing scheduled for 5/14/2025 in House Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy. 08/04/2025 Committee reporting date extended to 12/03/2025. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment. 12/4/2025 Committee reporting date extended to 3/18/26.	12/4/2025 Committee reporting date extended to 3/18/26.	1232		4844
2025mahb03563i	2025	MA	HB	3563	Imposes a fee on the carbon content of all fossil fuels sold in the state.	Establishes a carbon fee and cash-back program, which would impose a fee on the carbon content of all fossil fuels sold in the state. The purpose of the fee is to collect funds that will be redistributed to all individuals who pay state taxes in the form of an annual cash-back payment. Requires the Department of Energy Resources to develop and implement regulations for this program upon its passage. By implementing this carbon fee, the legislation aims to create a financial mechanism that both discourages carbon-intensive fuel consumption and provides a direct monetary benefit to taxpayers, effectively putting a price on carbon emissions while offering a direct financial return to citizens.	Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa	billtext	Emissions	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment. 12/04/2025 Committee reporting date extended to 3/18/2026.	12/04/2025 Committee reporting date extended to 3/18/2026.	1233		4845
2025mahb03624i	2025	MA	HB	3624	Prohibits train engines from idling for more than 30 minutes at a time. Provides a penalty..	No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit a locomotive train engine to idle longer than 30 minutes. The department of environmental protection shall investigate all reported cases of train idling in excess of 30 minutes. During its investigation, the department shall conduct emission tests to determine the level of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxides, and sulfur dioxide being released from the train. Emission levels shall not exceed those of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority trains as previously determined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. If it is determined that these emission levels have been exceeded, the violator shall be fined no less than $5,000 for each violation.	Rep. John Barrett	billtext	Rail	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to the Committee on Transportation. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1234		4598
2025mahb03720i	2025	MA	HB	3720	Requires a minimum of 2 persons for the movement of freight trains.	Requires freight trains to have a minimum crew of two people, with specific exceptions for hostler service and utility employees. Under the proposed legislation, any train or light engine moving freight must have at least two crew members. Establishes a graduated fine structure for companies that violate this requirement: first offenses would incur a fine between $250 and $1,000, second offenses (within three years) would result in a fine between $1,000 and $5,000, and third or subsequent offenses (within three years) would lead to a fine between $5,000 and $10,000. The purpose of this bill appears to be ensuring safety and maintaining operational standards in freight train operations by mandating a minimum crew size. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving rail companies time to prepare for and implement the new crew requirements.	Rep. Kathleen LaNatra	billtext	Rail	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1235		4641
2025mahb03730i	2025	MA	HB	3730	Establishes the trucking industry workforce training fund.	Establishes a comprehensive grant program aimed at addressing workforce shortages in the commercial trucking industry in Massachusetts. The program, to be administered by the Board of Higher Education, will create collaborative partnerships between employers, educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and economic development entities to support training and education initiatives. The grant program seeks to improve employment opportunities for diverse populations including low-income individuals, women, minorities, and veterans, while focusing on developing workforce personnel such as truck drivers, mechanics, technicians, and support staff. Eligible applicants can include employers, workforce investment boards, educational institutions, high schools, training organizations, and career centers, with grants designed to complement existing funding sources. Grant proposals must outline specific goals for increasing trucking industry personnel, detail evidence-based programs, provide budgets, and specify anticipated participant enrollment and employment placement. The bill also requires annual reporting on program activities and outcomes, and mandates that the state registrar provide information about trucking industry careers to learner's permit applicants, thereby creating additional awareness and potential recruitment opportunities for the trucking workforce.	Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian	billtext	CDL	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 10/02/2025 Reported favorably by House Committee on Transportation and referred to the House Committee on House Ways and Means. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1236		4548
2025mahb03788i	2025	MA	HB	3788	Establishes a vehicle mileage user fee task force to explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation.	Establishes a Vehicle Mileage User Fee Task Force to explore an alternative transportation funding method that would replace the current motor vehicle fuel tax system. The task force will be composed of nine members appointed by various state leaders, including transportation officials, engineers, consumer advocates, privacy experts, and transportation finance specialists. The task force will conduct at least six public hearings across the state's highway districts and gather public input on a proposed pilot program. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will develop and implement a statewide pilot program involving at least 1,000 volunteer drivers from diverse vehicle types and regions, who will have mileage-tracking equipment installed in their vehicles. The pilot program aims to test technologies for counting, reporting, and collecting miles-traveled fees while also evaluating data protection, driver privacy, and potential variable pricing based on factors like driving time, road type, vehicle efficiency, and driver income. Participants will be compensated to ensure they do not pay more than they would under the current tax system. The department will seek federal funding and must submit a comprehensive report to state legislative committees within three years, examining the feasibility of a permanent vehicle mileage user fee, its potential economic and environmental impacts, and comparisons to existing taxation methods.	Rep. Thomas Stanley	billtext	Fuel Tax	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1237		4551
2025masb01337i	2025	MA	SB	1337	Consolidates definitions of employee to prevent misclassification.	Aims to consolidate and standardize the definition of "employee" across different chapters of Massachusetts state law. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 148B of Chapter 149 by expanding its reference to include not just Chapter 151, but also Chapter 152, which relates to workers' compensation. Additionally, the bill amends Section 1 of Chapter 152 by adding a provision that explicitly states that any reference to an "employee" in this chapter should have the same meaning as defined in Section 148B of Chapter 149. This change is designed to create more consistency in how workers are classified across different legal contexts, potentially helping to prevent misclassification of workers and ensuring that workers receive appropriate protections and benefits under Massachusetts law. By aligning definitions across different legal chapters, the bill seeks to reduce ambiguity and provide a more uniform interpretation of who qualifies as an employee.	Rep. Patricia Jehlen	billtext	Employee Misclassification	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. 05/07/2025 Hearing scheduled for 5/13/2025 in Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1238		1587
2025masb01925i	2025	MA	SB	1925	Proposes an in-state mileage-based road usage charge for clean energy vehicles.	Proposes to establish a mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles and other non-internal combustion engine vehicles in Massachusetts, starting January 1, 2027. The bill defines an "electric vehicle" as a battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle that can be recharged from an external electricity source. Under the proposed legislation, vehicle owners would be required to pay an annual charge based on the miles driven within the state, calculated by comparing odometer readings from vehicle inspections. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation would be responsible for developing regulations to calculate and collect these charges, including establishing penalties for late payments. Vehicles already exempt from certain taxes under existing law would be excluded from this charge. Allows vehicle owners to potentially reduce their charges by providing evidence of miles driven outside Massachusetts. All revenue generated from this road usage charge would be deposited into the Commonwealth Transportation Fund.	Sen. Michael Barrett	billtext	Fuel Tax	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Revenue. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1239		4599
2025masb01991i	2025	MA	SB	1991	Provides temporary motor vehicle fuel tax relief in by suspending the collection of fuel taxes under specific price conditions.	Provides temporary motor vehicle fuel tax relief in Massachusetts by suspending the collection of fuel taxes under specific price conditions. Specifically, the tax suspension would be triggered if the average price of unleaded gasoline exceeds $3.50 per gallon and increases by at least 10% within one month, or if diesel gasoline prices exceed $4 per gallon and increase by at least 10% within one month. The tax suspension would be in effect for three months. After the tax collection resumes, within 30 days, the Department of Revenue commissioner must certify to the state comptroller the total amount of uncollected taxes, which will then be transferred from the general fund to the state transportation fund.	Sen. Ryan Fattman	billtext	Fuel Tax	12/10/2025	With study order 2757, which authorizes the Joint Committee on Revenue be authorized and directed to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to revenue matters.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Revenue. 11/26/2025 Accompanied study order 2757.	11/26/2025 Accompanied study order 2757.	1240		4552
2025masb02341i	2025	MA	SB	2341	Requires that freight trains and light engines moving freight must have a minimum crew of two people.	Requires that freight trains and light engines moving freight must have a minimum crew of two people, excluding hostler service (maintenance and repositioning of locomotives) and utility employees. The legislation introduces financial penalties for companies that violate this requirement: first-time offenders would face a fine between $250 and $1,000, second-time offenders within a three-year period would be fined between $1,000 and $5,000, and third-time or subsequent offenders within three years would be subject to fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. The bill is designed to ensure safety in freight train operations by requiring a minimum crew size, and it will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving rail companies time to adjust to the new requirements. By specifying a minimum two-person crew, the legislation aims to provide an additional layer of safety and operational support during freight train movements.	Sen. Michael Brady	billtext	Rail	12/10/2025	With study order 2783, which authorizes the Joint Committee on Transportation be authorized and directed to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to transportation matters. matters.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 12/04/2025 Accompanied study order 2783.	12/04/2025 Accompanied study order 2783.	1241		4638
2025masb02361i	2025	MA	SB	2361	Establishes a comprehensive grant program administered by the board of higher education to address workforce shortages in the commercial trucking industry.	Establishes a comprehensive grant program administered by the board of higher education to address workforce shortages in the commercial trucking industry. The program aims to create collaborative partnerships between employers, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations to train and support trucking industry personnel, including truck drivers, mechanics, technicians, and support staff. The grant program will focus on improving employment opportunities for low-income individuals, women, minorities, and veterans, providing training and career development services, boosting instructor capacity, and supporting worker retention and upskilling strategies. Eligible applicants include employers, educational institutions, workforce development boards, career centers, and training programs. Grant proposals must outline specific goals for increasing trucking industry personnel, detail evidence-based training programs, provide a budget, and specify anticipated participation and employment outcomes. Additionally, the bill requires the registrar of motor vehicles to provide information about trucking industry careers to learner's permit applicants, aiming to generate interest in the field. The department of higher education will conduct annual reviews of grantees and submit a comprehensive report to legislative committees detailing program activities, participant numbers, and employment results.	Sen. John Cronin	billtext	CDL	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1242		4846
2025masb02404i	2025	MA	SB	2404	Establishes a vehicle mileage user fee task force to explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation.	Establishes a Vehicle Mileage User Fee Task Force to explore an alternative transportation funding method that would replace the current motor vehicle fuel tax system. The task force will be composed of nine members appointed by various state leaders, including transportation officials, engineers, consumer advocates, privacy experts, and transportation finance specialists. The task force will conduct at least six public hearings across the state's highway districts and gather public input on a proposed pilot program. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will develop and implement a statewide pilot program involving at least 1,000 volunteer drivers from diverse vehicle types and regions, who will have mileage-tracking equipment installed in their vehicles. The pilot program aims to test technologies for counting, reporting, and collecting miles-traveled fees while also evaluating data protection, driver privacy, and potential variable pricing based on factors like driving time, road type, vehicle efficiency, and driver income. Participants will be compensated to ensure they do not pay more than they would under the current tax system. The department will seek federal funding and must submit a comprehensive report to state legislative committees within three years, examining the feasibility of a permanent vehicle mileage user fee, its potential economic and environmental impacts, and comparisons to existing taxation methods.	Sen. Jason Lewis	billtext	Fuel Tax	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action. Same as HB 3788.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1243		4326
2025nyab06664i	2025	NY	AB	6664	Provides for issuance of stop work orders against employers for misclassification of employees.	Empowers the Commissioner of Labor to issue stop work orders against employers for misclassification of employees as independent contractors or for providing false, incomplete, or misleading information to an insurance company on the number of employees of such an employer.	Asm. Harry Bronson	billtext	Employee Misclassification	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as SB 1514.	03/07/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor. 06/21/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/21/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1246		4756
2025nysb01514i	2025	NY	SB	1514	Provides for issuance of stop work orders against employers for misclassification of employees.	Empowers the Commissioner of Labor to issue stop work orders against employers for misclassification of employees as independent contractors or for providing false, incomplete, or misleading information to an insurance company on the number of employees of such an employer.	Sen. Peter Harckham	billtext	Employee Misclassification	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as HB 6664.	01/10/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor. 03/03/2025 Reported and committed to Senate Committee on Rules. 03/04/2025 Ordered to third reading. 03/04/2025 Passed Senate. 03/04/2025 Delivered to Assembly. 03/05/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1247		4318
2025nyab07417i	2025	NY	AB	7417	Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels, and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.	Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels, and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.	Asm. William Barclay	billtext	Fuel Tax	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as SB 3228.	03/25/2025 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. 06/06/2025 Held for consideration in Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	06/06/2025 Held for consideration in Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	1253		4378
2025mahb03633i	2025	MA	HB	3633	Creates a new Massachusetts Transportation and Environment Equity Fund, which will be financed through multiple revenue streams including a new "green fee" for vehicle registration, an "emissions fee" based on vehicle mileage, and tolls on large commercial trucks.	Establishes a comprehensive transportation and environmental equity framework that introduces several new fees and funding mechanisms to support public transit expansion and infrastructure improvements in Massachusetts. Creates a new Massachusetts Transportation and Environment Equity Fund, which will be financed through multiple revenue streams including a new "green fee" for vehicle registration, an "emissions fee" based on vehicle mileage, car rental and parking rental surcharges, and tolls on large commercial trucks. The fund will prioritize transit projects that expand rail service to cities and towns without existing commuter rail or subway stops, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, environmental justice, and smart growth development.	Rep. Antonio Cabral	billtext	Toll	12/10/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation Senate concurred. 11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	11/19/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1254		1015
2025nyab06989i	2025	NY	AB	6989	establishing mandatory safety compliance requirements for companies contracting with motor carriers.	Enacts the Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Requirement Act. Requires companies contracting with motor carriers to verify compliance with safety regulations, maintain proper oversight, and ensure adherence to established safety practices.	Asm. Scott Gray	billtext	Safety	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	03/18/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1255		4581
2025pahb00954i	2025	PA	HB	954	Provides that the driver or owner of a diesel-powered motor vehicle engaged in commerce can be cited for a summary offense related to idling violations.	Amends the Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act to modify penalties for idling violations. Narrows the scope of who can be fined by removing language that previously allowed fines for owners or operators of locations where diesel vehicles load, unload, or park. Now, only the driver or owner of a diesel-powered motor vehicle weighing 10,001 pounds or more and engaged in commerce can be cited for a summary offense related to idling violations. The penalty remains unchanged, with fines ranging from $150 to $300 plus court costs upon conviction. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment. Limits the enforcement of idling restrictions primarily to commercial vehicle drivers and owners, removing potential penalties for facility operators or property managers.	Rep. Tina Pickett	billtext	Emissions	12/09/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	03/18/2025 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 11/30/2025 Remains in House Committee on Transportation upon adjournment.	11/30/2025 Remains in House Committee on Transportation upon adjournment.	1260		4666
2025pasb00379i	2025	PA	SB	379	Reimburses Pennsylvania-based companies for tolls when transporting goods to and from Pennsylvania port facilities along the Turnpike.	Establishes the Pennsylvania Turnpike-to-Port Freight Reimbursement Fund to provide financial support for Pennsylvania-based companies that transport products via the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Port of Philadelphia for shipping. Eligible companies must either be a Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark licensee or meet specific criteria, including having a physical headquarters in Pennsylvania, being registered with the state, growing or manufacturing products in the state, and using the turnpike to transport products to the port. Companies can apply quarterly for toll reimbursement by submitting detailed documentation such as product inventories, shipping information, proof of toll payments, employee numbers, and company history. The Department of Transportation will investigate and verify each application, and if approved, will reimburse the company within 60 days, subject to fund availability. The fund is capped at $2.5 million, with any excess transferred to the General Fund. Companies submitting false applications will face penalties, including repaying reimbursements, being prohibited from future reimbursement, and paying a $5,000 fine. Starting in January 2026, the department must submit an annual report to the General Assembly about the fund, and the bill will take effect 60 days after enactment.	Sen. Christine Tartaglione	billtext	Tolls	12/09/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	03/06/2025 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 11/30/2025 Remains in Senate Committee on Transportation upon adjournment.	11/30/2025 Remains in Senate Committee on Transportation upon adjournment.	1261		775
2025pasb00487i	2025	PA	SB	487	Provides for notification of wage theft and protection for employees who report wage theft. Imposes duties on the Department of Labor and Industry. Establishes the Wage Theft Notification and Protection Restricted Account. Imposes penalties and other relief.	Establishes the Wage Theft Notification and Protection Act, which aims to combat wage theft and protect employees' rights. Requires the Department of Labor and Industry to develop a clear, plain-language summary explaining wage theft, including examples, legal citations, remedies, and employee protections. Employers must provide this summary to employees within 90 days of the law's effective date or during hiring, and post it in a conspicuous workplace location or make it electronically accessible. The bill defines wage theft as the failure to pay or withhold legally due wages, benefits, or compensation. Employers who violate the notification requirements can face criminal penalties of up to $500 per violation, and the Department of Labor and Industry can assess additional civil penalties. The law also strictly prohibits retaliation against employees who report wage theft, with a 90-day presumption of retaliation if adverse action is taken against an employee after they exercise their rights. A new Wage Theft Notification and Protection Restricted Account is established to fund enforcement efforts, and the department must submit annual reports detailing wage theft violations, including the number of violations, impacted workers, and enforcement actions. The act will take effect four months after passage.	Sen. Vincent Hughes	billtext	Employee Misclassification	12/09/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Industry, 11/30/2026 Remains in Senate Committee on Labor and Industry upon adjournment.	11/30/2026 Remains in Senate Committee on Labor and Industry upon adjournment.	1262		118
2025mihb04322i	2025	MI	HB	4322	Strengthens protections against employee misclassification and provides stronger enforcement.	Amends the wage and hour law to strengthen protections against employee misclassification and provide stronger enforcement. Redefines terms. Creates definition for "independent contractor" that requires workers to be free from the payer's control, performing work outside the payer's usual business, and engaged in an independently established trade. Prohibits employers from classifying employees as independent contractors, and places the burden of proof on employers to demonstrate proper classification. Increases penalties for misclassification, including potential fines up to $10,000, requiring employers to pay 100% annual penalties on unpaid wages. Allows for exemplary damages up to three times the amount of unpaid wages. Establishes a new Wages and Fringe Benefits Fund in the state treasury, through which collected penalties will be partially distributed to affected employees. Expands protections for workers who file complaints, making it illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who assert their rights under the act. Transfers regulatory oversight from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.		billtext	Employee Misclassification	04/22/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	04/16/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Economic Competitiveness.	04/16/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Economic Competitiveness.	1263		4856
2025pahb01191i	2025	PA	HB	1191	Establishes comprehensive rail safety provisions.	Provides for prohibition on blocking of crossings, limitation on length of freight or work trains, authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, wayside detector systems, study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste and reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste; and imposes penalties.	Rep. Robert Matzie	billtext	Rail	12/09/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	04/15/2025 Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities. 11/30/2025 Remains in House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities upon adjournment.	11/30/2025 Remains in House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities upon adjournment.	1264		4670
2025pasb00586i	2025	PA	SB	586	Extends the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, beyond the construction trades to cover other industries.	Establishes the Workplace Misclassification Act, comprehensive criteria for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee in Pennsylvania, primarily focusing on industries outside of construction. Requires that independent contractors have a written, project-specific contract, be free from direction and control, and be genuinely engaged in an independently established business. To qualify as an independent contractor, individuals must possess their own tools, have the potential to profit or suffer loss from their work, operate through a business with a proprietary interest, maintain a separate business location, and either have previously performed similar services for others or market themselves as available for such services. Introduces penalties for employers who misclassify workers, including administrative fines up to $2,500 per violation, potential criminal charges ranging from summary offenses to felonies, and the possibility of being debarred from public work contracts for at least three years. Also, protects workers by allowing them to bring private legal actions if they are misclassified, with potential remedies including reinstatement, triple wage restitution, and attorney fees. The Department of Labor and Industry is tasked with enforcing these provisions, developing informational materials, and submitting annual reports to the General Assembly about the act's implementation.	Sen. Nick Pisciottano	billtext	Employee Misclassification	12/09/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	04/09/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Industry. 11/30/2025 Remains in Senate Committee on Labor and Industry upon adjournment.	11/30/2025 Remains in Senate Committee on Labor and Industry upon adjournment.	1265		4772
2025vtsb00149i	2025	VT	SB	149	Indexes gasoline and diesel fuel taxes for inflation.	Provides that gasoline and diesel fuel taxes shall annually increase by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.	Sen. Rebecca White	billtext	Fuel Tax	06/22/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	04/09/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1266		4857
2025tnhb01064i	2025	TN	HB	1064	Requires GPS monitoring as condition of bail for certain crimes, including truck and freight burglary.	Adds a requirement that a court or magistrate order a defendant who is charged with any of the certain offenses, including burglary of a freight or passenger car, automobile, truck, trailer, boat, airplane, or other motor vehicle to wear a GPMS device as a condition of bail, unless the court or magistrate finds the offender no longer poses a threat to the alleged victim or public safety.	Rep. G.A. Hardaway	billtext	Cargo Theft/Freight Fraud Enforcement	04/23/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as SB 1187.	02/06/2025 Introduced in House. 02/10/2025 Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. 02/11/2025 Assigned to House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. 03/26/2025 Placed on House Criminal Justice Subcommittee calendar for 4/2/2025. 04/01/2025 Taken off notice for House Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee. 04/22/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	04/22/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1267		4858
2025tnsb01187i	2025	TN	SB	1187	Requires GPS monitoring as condition of bail for certain crimes, including truck and freight burglary.	Adds a requirement that a court or magistrate order a defendant who is charged with any of the certain offenses, including burglary of a freight or passenger car, automobile, truck, trailer, boat, airplane, or other motor vehicle to wear a GPMS device as a condition of bail, unless the court or magistrate finds the offender no longer poses a threat to the alleged victim or public safety.	Sen. Raumesh Akbari	billtext	Cargo Theft/Freight Fraud Enforcement	04/23/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as HB 1064.	02/10/2025 Introduced in Senate. Passed on First Consideration. 02/12/2025 Passed on Second Consideration. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. 04/02/2025 Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee. 04/22/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025 04/01/2025 Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025 04/01/2025 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025 03/31/2025 Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025 03/31/2025 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025 03/26/2025	04/22/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1268		4311
2025nyab08040i	2025	NY	AB	8040	Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state.	Amends the railroad law by adding a new section 72-a, to require that every railroad corporation which operates any freight train within the state shall conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state. Safety inspection shall include, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars. Section one establishes that every railroad corporation which operates any freight train within the state shall have a minimum of two qualified car inspectors on either side of a freight train as it leaves a rail yard to observe for safety issues.	Asm. Karen McMahon	billtext	Rail	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026..	04/22/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1270		4771
2025pasb00683i	2025	PA	SB	683	Provides for offenses relating to critical infrastructure facilities and imposes penalties.	Provides for offenses relating to critical infrastructure facilities, including burglary and other criminal intrusion, and imposes penalties. Includes offenses at port, railroad switching yard, trucking terminal or other freight transportation facility.	Sen. Gene Yaw	billtext	Cargo Theft/Freight Fraud Enforcement	12/09/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	04/28/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. 11/30/2025 Remains in Senate Committee on Judiciary upon adjournment.	11/30/2025 Remains in Senate Committee on Judiciary upon adjournment.	1271		4860
2025nyab08852i	2025	NY	AB	8852	Establishes the toll-free overnight hours pilot program to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours.	Establishes the toll-free overnight hours pilot program to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours, provide economic relief to drivers and businesses, and encourage efficient freight operations by implementing toll-free travel during designated overnight hours on the New York state thruway.	Asm. Angelo Santabarbara	billtext	Tolls	06/21/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	06/09/2025 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions. 06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	06/17/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1276		4470
2025pasb00894i	2025	PA	SB	894	Establishes a system for registration of independent contractor status.	Adds a new section to the Workers' Compensation act that would allow individuals to formally register as independent contractors, which would define their status for compensation and liability purposes.	Sen. Dawn Keefer	billtext	Employee Misclassification	12/09/2025	Carries-over to 2026.	06/24/2025 Introduced in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Industry. 11/30/2025 Remains in Senate Committee on Labor and Industry upon adjournment.	11/30/2025 Remains in Senate Committee on Labor and Industry upon adjournment.	1279		4354
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