TRP  629

WITHDRAWN

TRP 630

PEMBERTON PIER COMMUTER BOAT FLOAT

Mr. Hedlund moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6005-0015, by inserting the following wording:-

“provided further, that not less than $150,000 be expended for the repair of the Pemberton Pier commuter float located in the town of Hull;

TRP  631

ROCKLAND STREET IMPROVEMENTS

Mr. Hedlund moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6005--001, by inserting the following wording:-

“provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the study and design of the redesign and reconstruction of Rockland Street in the town of Hingham;

TRP  632

ROUTE 123 RESURFACING

Mr. Hedlund moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6005-0015, by inserting the following wording:-

“provided further, that not less than $750,000 be expended for minor drainage work and the resurfacing of Route 123 in Norwell;

TRP  633

RMV

Messrs. Baddour and Tarr moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 8400-0001, by striking the figure, “$56,464,135” and inserting in place thereof the following, “$61,773,739”. 

TRP  634

SNOW AND ICE

Messrs. Baddour and Tarr moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6030-7201, by striking the figure, “$20,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following, “$22,000,000”. 

TRP  635

SNOW AND ICE REFORM

Messrs. Baddour and Tarr moved that the bill be amended by adding the following new section:-

“SECTION ____.  Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of highways may, for the purposes of accommodating timing discrepancies between the available appropriations and expenditures associated with snow and ice control, including the purchase of materials and equipment and the payment of third party vendors, incur liabilities and expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment invoices in excess of appropriations; provided, however, that any such payment shall be pre-approved by the secretary of the executive office for administration and finance and may not exceed commonwealth revenues then on hand as certified by the comptroller.”

TRP  636

GOLD STAR PLATES

Mr. Timilty moved that the bill be amended by inserting the following new section:-

SECTION XX. Paragraph 19 of section 2 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “parents”, in line 424, the following words: - “, or siblings, or grandchildren,”.

Line 428 in Section 2 of Chapter 90 in the Massachusetts General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the words “by such persons” the following words:- or a distinctive “Gold Star Family” emblem to be affixed to registration plate for a private motorcycle owned and principally used by such persons

TRP  637

NORTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Mr. Timilty moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 7000-9501, by adding at the end thereof the following:- “ provided further, that not less than $134,000 shall be expended for the Norton Public Library”.

TRP  638

BAY ROAD EMERGENCY REPAIRS

Mr. Timilty and Mr. Joyce moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6010-0001, by adding at the end thereof the following:- “provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the emergency road repairs to Bay Road in Stoughton and Sharon due to an open sinkhole;

TRP  639

ROUTE 119

Mr. Antonioni moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6010-0001, by inserting at the end thereof the following:- "provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for design costs for the Route 119 reconstruction project in the town of Townsend" and by striking out the figure "$16,906,691" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$17,056,691".

TRP  640

ROUTE 13 TRAFFIC STUDY

Mr. Antonioni moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6010-0001, by inserting at the end thereof the following:- "provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for a traffic study of Route 13 at Route 2 in the city of Leominster" and by striking out the figure "$16,906,691" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$17,006,691".

TRP  641

LOW SPPED VEHICLES

Mr. Hedlund moved that the bill be amended by inserting, after Section 90, the following new section:-

“Section___.   SECTION 1. Section 2E of Chapter 85 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2006 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:— In addition to the prohibitions contained in Section 1F of Chapter 90, the department may, by regulation, prohibit the operation of low-speed motor vehicles on ways within its jurisdiction if it determines that a way or a particular portion of the way is so heavily traveled by trucks or other large vehicles as to represent an unreasonable risk of death or serious injury to occupants of low-speed motor vehicles. The department shall post signs where necessary to provide notice to the public of such prohibited access.

SECTION 2. Section 1 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Low-boy boat transporter” the following definition:— “Low-speed motor vehicle”, any 4 wheeled motor vehicle whose top speed on a paved level surface is greater than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25 miles per hour, including neighborhood electric vehicles. All low-speed motor vehicles must comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in 49 C.F.R. 571.500. Low-speed motor vehicles manufactured on or after December 31, 2007, in addition to meeting said federal standards, must meet any additional equipment or performance standards adopted by the Commonwealth which are not inconsistent with or preempted by such federal standards. Where applicable, low-speed motor vehicles will be recognized as alternative fuel vehicles, electric vehicles or zero emission vehicles.

SECTION 3. Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting, after Section 1E, the following section:— Section 1F. Every person lawfully operating a low-speed motor vehicle shall have the right to use all public ways in the Commonwealth except limited access or express state highways or any other public way with a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour, and shall be subject to the traffic laws and regulations of the Commonwealth and the regulations contained in this section. This shall not prohibit a low-speed motor vehicle from crossing a road or street at an intersection where the road or street to be crossed has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour, but not more than 45 miles per hour, provided said intersection begins and ends on a road or street with a speed limit no higher than 35 miles per hour and is controlled by traffic signals or stop signs. The local department of public works, in consultation with the local chief of police, or any local authority may, subject to the approval of the town council, city council or board of selectmen, by regulation, prohibit the operation of low-speed motor vehicles on any ways within its jurisdiction if it determines for any reason that a way or a particular portion of the way represents an unreasonable risk of death or serious injury or is otherwise inappropriate for use by low-speed motor vehicles. A low-speed motor vehicle shall not be operated by any person under 16 years of age nor by any person not possessing a valid driver’s license, except that a person who is at least 16 years of age who possesses a valid learner’s permit issued to him by the registrar may operate a low-speed motor vehicle on those ways, or portions of ways, where such operation is lawful when accompanied by an operator duly licensed by his state of residence who is 21 years of age or over, who has had at least 1 year of driving experience and who is occupying a seat beside the driver. The holder of a junior operator’s license shall be subject to the same license restrictions applicable to that license holder in the operation of a low-speed motor vehicle as if said license holder were operating any other motor vehicle. A low-speed motor vehicle shall not be operated upon any public way unless such vehicle is registered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and displays the registration number as provided in Section 6, is equipped as provided by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for low speed motor vehicles and as may be provided in equipment or performance standards adopted by the commonwealth which are not inconsistent with or preempted by the federal standards, and meets the insurance certificate requirements of Section 34A. Low-speed motor vehicles shall be subject to annual inspection as required by Section 7A, for compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in 49 C.F.R. 571.500 and such other standards adopted by the Commonwealth which are not inconsistent with or preempted by such federal standards. The registrar may issue registration plates displaying the International Symbol of Access for a low-speed motor vehicle upon the same terms and conditions applicable to registrants of other motor vehicles and may issue a special parking identification placard bearing the same designation upon the same terms and conditions applicable to persons seeking a placard for a motor vehicle.”

TRP  642

WORCESTER TALKING BOOK PROGRAM

Messrs. Augustus and Moore moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 7000-9402, by striking the figure, “$415,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure, “$440,000”

TRP  643

AN AMENDMENT RELATIVE TO SNOW AND ICE CONTROL-1

Messrs. Pacheco and Tarr moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, by striking out item 6030-7201, and inserting in place thereof the following item:-

“6030-7201 For the costs of hired and leased equipment, vehicle repair, fuel costs and sand, salt and other control chemicals used for snow and ice control, provided that under no circumstances shall funds from this account be used for purposes other than snow and ice control, and provided further, the department, in consultation with the executive office of administration and finance and the Massachusetts Snow and Ice Contractors Association, shall establish a plan to be implemented by November 1, 2008, a copy of which shall be provided to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight, which plan ensures snow and ice operators are paid for services rendered no later than thirty days from the date of submission of an invoice for payment thereof………………………………$20,000,000”.

TRP  644

AN AMENDMENT RELATIVE TO SNOW AND ICE CONTROL-2

Messrs. Pacheco and Tarr moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6030-7201, by striking out the figure “$20,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$35,000,000”.

Redraft TRP  645

SNOW AND ICE CONTROL

Mr. Pacheco moved that the bill be amended by inserting after Section ____, the following new Section:-
“SECTION__.   There shall be a special commission to investigate and study snow and ice control. The commission shall consist of one member of the senate to be appointed by the senate president, one member of the senate to be appointed by the leader of the minority party, one member of the house to be appointed by the speaker of the house, one member of the house to be appointed by the leader of the minority party, the commissioner of the department of highways or his designee, the secretary of the executive office of administration and finance or his designee, the commissioner of  public safety or his designee and a representative of the Massachusetts Snow and Ice Contractors Association.  The mission of the commission shall be to investigate the true cost of providing snow and ice control services to the commonwealth, to determine a method of prompt payment for snow and ice services provided to the commonwealth by contractors, and to prevent disruptions in the provision of safe and timely snow and ice control services to the commonwealth.  The commission shall produce a report by October 1, 2008, a copy of which shall be provided to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means, detailing the most cost efficient manner in which to manage snow and ice removal services, ensure public safety and provide prompt payment to snow and ice operators.”

Redraft TRP  646

REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITIES

Messrs. Rosenberg , Antonioni, Augustus, Brown, Buoniconti, Downing, Joyce, Knapik, Moore, O'Leary, Pacheco, Timilty and Ms. Candaras, Chandler, Menard, Resor, Tucker, and Spilka moved that the bill be amended by inserting, after Section ___, the following new sections:-

“SECTION XXX. Chapter 291 of the acts of 2004 is hereby amended by inserting after section 2K the following new section:-

SECTION 2L.

6001-0606. For the purpose of retiring revenue anticipation notes and any interest associated thereof for the purpose of currently financing the regional transit authorities established pursuant to chapters 161 and 161B. Each authority shall submit to the executive office of transportation and the executive office for administration and finance a certified statement identifying the total amount of notes and interest issued by the regional transit authority which are attributable to contract assistance and any notes and interest that may be outstanding which are attributable to contract assistance which are payable in fiscal year 2006 or fiscal year 2007. Amounts allocated to the authorities from this item shall be expended in accordance with policies, rules and regulations established by the executive office of transportation………..$75,000,000”

TRP  647

REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITIES

Messrs. Rosenberg, Antonioni, Augustus, Brown, Buoniconti, Downing, Joyce, Knapik, Moore, O'Leary, Pacheco, Timilty and Ms. Candaras, Chandler, Menard, Resor, Tucker and Spilka moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6005-0015, by striking out the figures “56,638,391” and inserting in place thereof the figures “62,867,563”.

Redraft TRP  648

REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITIES - INITIAL SERVICE

Ms. Spilka, Ms. Resor, Messrs. Brown, Timilty, Rosenberg and Hedlund move to amend the bill by inserting, after Section­_____, the following new Section:-
           
“SECTION_____. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, any municipality whose first year of membership or service in any regional transit authority established under chapter 161B of the General Laws, began on or after December 1, 2006, shall not be assessed in fiscal year 2009 under section 9 of said chapter 161B, unless such assessment is based upon final audited financial statements which were provided to the department of revenue prior to January 1, 2008.”

TRP  649

WABAN SOUND BARRIER

Ms. Creem moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6010-0001, by inserting at the end thereof the following:--

provided further, that $800,000 is allocated for District 4 Project 604995.

TRP  650

MASSPIKE PROPERTY VALUATION REPORT

Messrs. Tisei, Tarr, Knapik, Hedlund and Brown moved that the bill be amended Section 4 of chapter 81A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking subsection (l) and inserting in place thereof the following:-

(l) to acquire, lease, hold and dispose of real and personal property or any interest therein, in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties pursuant to this chapter.  The authority shall issue quarterly reports to the secretary for administration and finance, house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on transportation and the joint committee on bonding, capital expenditures and state assets, detailing the financial transactions and revenues associated with the sale, concession, or lease of real property held in the name of or under the control of the authority, whether by purchase or otherwise, and any transactions relating to real property currently pending; provided further, that said quarterly report shall include the current market values of the real properties related to said transactions.

For the first quarterly report submitted pursuant to this section for fiscal year 2009, the authority shall include the current market value of all real property held in the name of or subject to the control of the authority pursuant to this chapter, and the current market value of any real property held in the name of or under the control of the authority that were acquired, whether by purchase or otherwise, during fiscal year 2008.

TRP  651

MBTA FEASIBILITY STUDY

Mr. Joyce moved that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6005-0015, by adding the following:- “provided further, that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority shall conduct a feasibility study of adding a MBTA station within the town of West Bridgewater”

TRP  652

INTERDISTRICT BUS SERVICE

Ms. Spilka and Mr. Brown move that the bill be amended, in Section 2, in item 6000-0200 by inserting after the words ‘fiscal year 2008’ the following wording:- “, including the bus services formerly known as Lift 5, 6, and 7 and not less than $740,000 shall be expended to provide said bus services;”

Back to the Top