By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of John J. Binienda and others for legislation to require the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority to provide alternative fuel at facilities of said authority.  Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

John J. Binienda

Jay R. Kaufman

Douglas W. Petersen

John P. Fresolo

Stephen M. Brewer

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act requiring the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority to provide alternative fuel at their facilities.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

   Notwithstanding any general or special law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is hereby authorized and directed to develop, by December 31, 2008, compressed natural gas dispensing and electric vehicle recharging facilities at the Framingham, Natick and Ludlow Turnpike rest areas; furthermore, the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is hereby authorized and directed to develop, by December 31, 2010, compressed natural gas dispensing and electric vehicle recharging at all Massachusetts Turnpike rest areas.