
MA HB 3633
Author
Antonio Cabral
26 State House
Boston, MA 02133
617-722-2080
Rep.AntonioCabral@hou.state.ma.us
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Bill Text
Category
Toll
State
MA
Summary
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.
Issue
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.
Notes
Pending Committee action.
History
02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation Senate concurred.