Bill Text: MA H3255 | 2009-2010 | 186th General Court | Introduced

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Bill Title: For the expenditure of funds by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for the improvement of certain commuter rail stations located in the city of Newton

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-01-20 - Public Hearing date 9/22 at 11:00 AM in Hearing Room A2 [H3255 Detail]

Download: Massachusetts-2009-H3255-Introduced.html

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Kay Khan

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
                Court assembled:

                The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the passage of the accompanying bill:

An Act improving accessibility to commuter rail stations in the city of Newton.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:	District/Address:
Kay Khan	11th Middlesex
Cynthia Stone Creem
Ruth B. Balser	12th Middlesex

 

[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 3541 OF 2007-2008.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the Year Two Thousand and Nine

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An Act improving accessibility to commuter rail stations in the city of Newton.

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

SECTION 1.  Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority shall expend such funds as are necessary for the design and construction of improvements to the Auburndale, West Newton and Newtonville commuter rail stations to ensure that said stations are accessible, functional, and safe for use by persons with disabilities.