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2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 34 - Fiscal Analysis Prior to Expending of Funds or Final Approval of Transportation Infrastructure Project

Section 34. Prior to the final approval of a transportation infrastructure project, including mass transit expansion or the construction of new roadways with a projected capital cost of more than $15,000,000, and prior to expending any funds for the planning, design and construction of any such project, the secretary of transportation shall request that the administrator of the appropriate division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation prepare a fiscal analysis, including life cycle costs, demonstrating that sufficient revenues exist or will be generated to operate and maintain in good repair a new transportation asset. This analysis shall be also be submitted to any advisory boards to the respective divisions of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
If a project for the expansion of mass transit has a projected total cost in excess of $200,000,000, the secretary of transportation shall submit the analysis to the secretary of administration and finance for a determination as to which costs, if any, will become part of the commonwealth's plan of capital expenditures.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 35 - Annual Report of Department's Activities

Section 35. The secretary shall annually submit a complete and detailed report of the department's activities within 90 days after the end of the fiscal year to the clerk of the house of representatives, the clerk of the senate, the chairs of the joint committee on transportation and the chairs of the house and senate committees on ways and means. The secretary shall make the report available on the department's website.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 36 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 41 to 56

Section 36. As used in sections 41 to 56, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—
''Division'', the division of highways.
''Administrator'', the administrator of transportation for highways.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 37 - Division of Highways; Administrator

Section 37. There shall be within the department a division of highways, which shall perform such functions as the secretary may determine in relation to the administration, implementation and enforcement of the department's authority over state highways. The division shall be under the supervision and control of the administrator. The administrator shall be the executive and administrative head of the division and shall be responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of law relative to the division and to each administrative unit thereof. The duties given to the administrator in this chapter and in any other general or special law shall be exercised and discharged subject to the direction, control and supervision of the secretary.
The administrator shall be exempt from chapter 31 and the position of administrator shall be classified in accordance with section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined in accordance with section 46C of said chapter 30. The administrator shall be appointed with due regard to his fitness, by reason of his experience in matters relating to transportation infrastructure, including roads and bridges, such as the construction, operations or financing thereof or other relevant experience relative to the efficient exercise of his powers and duties. The administrator shall administer this section and the General Laws, rules and regulations that grant powers to or impose duties upon the division, subject to the supervision of the secretary.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 38 - Duties of the Division of Highways

Section 38. The division shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of chapter 81 and for the administration and management of the state highway system. The division shall: (1) administer the design, construction, reconstruction, repair, rehabilitation, improvement, operation and maintenance of roads and bridges within the commonwealth; (2) enter into any contracts and agreements necessary or desirable to carry out its purposes; (3) make, and from time to time revise, regulations for the conduct of the business of the division and all regulations otherwise required by law; (4) collaborate with other agencies and authorities as may be appropriate in fields related to transportation, development, public safety and security; (5) prepare and submit to the governor, the board and the general court an annual report describing the organization of the division, and with the approval of the secretary, reviewing the work of the division, recommending legislation and other action by the governor and the general court, and (6) submit such other reports as the secretary or the general court may require from time to time.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 40 - Procedure for Recommending Approval or Disapproval of Contracts

Section 40. The administrator shall establish a procedure for recommending to the secretary approval or disapproval of all contracts, including specifications, made by the division and any changes, alterations, amendments or modifications thereof and for contract appeals of all claims made under any contract with the division with the exception of claims subject to section 39Q of chapter 30. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the secretary acting in regard to contract appeals may bring suit against the commonwealth for recovery of damages based on such claim under chapter 258.
To assist the secretary and administrator in performing this function, the governor may appoint and remove a person of legal training and experience, who shall be a member of the bar of the commonwealth, to the position of hearing examiner. The hearing examiner shall devote his full time during business hours to the duties of this position. The position shall be classified in accordance with section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined in accordance with section 46C of said chapter 30. The secretary may refer any dispute concerning contracts, contract specifications or the execution of contracts not subject to said section 39Q of said chapter 30 to the hearing examiner for a report on the matter, including a recommendation as to the disposition of the dispute.
The hearing examiner shall hear all claims by contractors from determinations of the division with the exception of claims subject to said section 39Q of said chapter 30 and shall, after hearing, render to the secretary a report of the matter including a recommendation as to the disposition of the claim. The examiner shall, at the request of the contractor or of the division or on his own motion, summon witnesses and require the production of books and records and take testimony under oath. Such reports shall be maintained as public records in a place and form fully accessible to the public.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 42 - Co-Operative Engineer Program

Section 42. The administrator may establish a co-operative engineer program and may enter into agreements with colleges of recognized standing within the commonwealth, including colleges which have summer programs, which have established a curriculum leading to a degree of bachelor of science in engineering on a co-operative basis, contemplating regularly rotating work activity in the field of engineering and an equal period of classroom training. The administrator may employ persons enrolled as candidates for the degree of bachelor of science in engineering in any such college to serve in the department in the position of student engineer; provided, however, that the position of student engineer shall be in a grade lower than that of junior civil engineer in the department; and provided, further, that at no time shall the number of persons employed in the department as student engineers exceed 8. Upon completion of not less than 2 years of employment as student engineer, a person shall be eligible to apply for the examination for highway engineer intern. No person shall be employed as a student engineer for more than 6 years.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 43 - Real Estate Appraisal Review Board

Section 43. (a) There shall be within the division a real estate appraisal review board. The board shall consist of not less than 3 nor more than 5 members to be appointed by the governor, 2 of whom shall be certified general real estate appraisers licensed by the board of real estate appraisers pursuant to section 92 of chapter 13. Members of the board shall be appointed for terms of 3 years or until a successor is appointed. Members shall be eligible to be reappointed and may be compensated at a rate to be determined by the division. Members of the board shall be state employees for the purposes of chapter 268A. A chairman of the board shall be elected annually from the membership. The division shall provide administrative support to the council as requested. In the event of a vacancy on the board, the governor shall appoint a new member consistent with this section to fulfill the remainder of the unexpired term.
(b) The division shall not purchase or acquire by eminent domain any real property or any interest in real property with a value in excess of $300,000 without the written approval of the board.
(c) The board shall meet periodically, but not less than twice each year. The board shall keep a public record of all meetings, votes and other business.
(d) The board shall submit an annual report of its activities during the preceding fiscal year not later than September 1 to the governor, the secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the administrator, the chairs of the joint committee on transportation and the chairs of the house and senate committees on ways and means.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 51 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 52 to 54

Section 51. As used in sections 52 to 54, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—
''Division'', the Mass Transit division.
''Administrator'', the administrator of transportation for the Mass Transit division.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 52 - Mass Transit Division; Administrator

Section 52. There shall be within the department a Mass Transit division, which shall perform such functions as the secretary may determine in relation to the administration, implementation and enforcement of the department's authority over mass transit systems. The division shall be under the supervision and control of the administrator. The administrator shall be the executive and administrative head of the division and shall be responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of law relative to the division and to each administrative unit thereof. The duties of the administrator in this chapter and in any other general or special law shall be exercised and discharged subject to the direction, control and supervision of the secretary.
The administrator shall be exempt from chapter 31 and the position of administrator shall be classified in accordance with section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined in accordance with section 46C of said chapter 30. The administrator shall be appointed with due regard to his fitness, by reason of his experience in matters relating to transportation infrastructure, including roads and bridges, such as the construction, operations or financing thereof or other relevant experience relative to the efficient exercise of his powers and duties. The administrator shall administer this section and the General Laws, rules and regulations that grant powers to or impose duties upon the division, subject to the supervision of the secretary.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 53 - Duties of the Mass Transit Division

Section 53. The division shall be responsible for overseeing, coordinating and planning all transit and rail matters throughout the commonwealth. The division shall administer and manage: the freight and rail programs of the department pursuant to chapter 161C and the intercity bus capital assistance program pursuant to chapter 161D. The division shall oversee and coordinate the activities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority established pursuant to chapter 161A, the regional transit authorities and regional transit authority council established pursuant to 161B. The division shall take such steps as may be necessary to provide for the development, promotion, preservation and improvement of an adequate, safe, efficient and convenient rail system for the movement of passengers. In carrying out the purposes of this section, the division shall seek to encourage and develop rail services which promote and maintain the economic well-being of citizens and which preserve the environment and natural resources.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 54 - Administrative Units Within the Mass Transit Division; Statement of Organization

Section 54. The administrator may from time to time, subject to the approval of the secretary, establish within the division such administrative units as may be necessary for the efficient and economical administration of the division and, when necessary for such purpose, may abolish any such administrative unit or may merge any 2 or more units, as the administrator deems advisable; provided, however, that the administrator shall establish the following units: highway engineering, highway construction and highway maintenance. Each such unit shall be under the direction, control and supervision of the director. The director shall assign to all officials, agents and employees of the units their respective duties. The administrator shall prepare and keep current a statement of the organization of the division, of the assignment of its functions to its various administrative units, offices and employees, and of the places at which and the methods whereby the public may receive information or make requests. Such statement shall be known as the division's description of organization. A current copy of the description of organization shall be kept on file in the office of the state secretary and in the office of the secretary of administration and finance.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 55 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 56 to 57

Section 55. As used in sections 56 to 57, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—
''Registry'', the registry of motor vehicles.
''Administrator'', the administrator of transportation for motor vehicles.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 56 - Registry of Motor Vehicles; Administrator

Section 56. There shall be within the department a registry of motor vehicles, which shall perform such functions as the secretary may determine in relation to the administration, implementation and enforcement of the department's authority over motor vehicles. The registry shall be under the supervision and control of the administrator, who shall be known as the registrar of motor vehicles. The administrator shall be the executive and administrative head of the registry and shall be responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of law relative to the registry and to each administrative unit thereof. The duties given to the administrator in this chapter and in any other general or special law shall be exercised and discharged subject to the direction, control and supervision of the secretary. The administrator shall appoint a deputy registrar, assistant to the registrar, hearings officers and supervising inspectors and may appoint such other officers and employees as may be necessary to carry out the work of the registry. In the event of a vacancy in the office of registrar, his powers and duties shall be exercised and performed by the deputy registrar until a registrar is duly qualified.
The administrator shall be exempt from chapter 31 and the position of administrator shall be classified in accordance with section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined in accordance with section 46C of said chapter 30. The administrator shall be appointed with due regard to his fitness, by reason of his experience in matters relating to transportation infrastructure, including roads and bridges, such as the construction, operations or financing thereof or other relevant experience relative to the efficient exercise of his powers and duties. The administrator shall administer this section and the General Laws, rules and regulations that grant powers to or impose duties upon the division, subject to the supervision of the secretary.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 57 - Administrative Units Within the Registry of Motor Vehicles; Statement of Organization

Section 57. The administrator may from time to time, subject to the approval of the secretary, establish within the registry such administrative units as may be necessary for the efficient and economical administration of the registry, and when necessary for such purpose, may abolish any such administrative unit, or may merge any 2 or more units, as the administrator deems advisable. The administrator shall assign to all officials, agents and employees of the units their respective duties. The administrator shall prepare and keep current a statement of the organization of the registry, of the assignment of its functions to its various administrative units, offices and employees, and of the places at which and the methods whereby the public may receive information or make requests. Such statement shall be known as the registry's description of organization. A current copy of the description of organization shall be kept on file in the office of the state secretary and in the office of the secretary of administration and finance.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 58 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 59 to 61

Section 58. As used in sections 59 to 61, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—
''Division'', the aeronautics division.
''Administrator'', the administrator of transportation for aeronautics.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 59 - Aeronautics Division; Administrator

Section 59. There shall be within the department an aeronautics division, which shall perform such functions as the secretary may determine in relation to the administration, implementation and enforcement of the department's authority over aeronautics. The division shall be under the supervision and control of the administrator. The administrator shall be the executive and administrative head of the division and shall be responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of law relative to the division and to each administrative unit thereof. The duties given to the administrator in this chapter and in any other general or special law shall be exercised and discharged subject to the direction, control and supervision of the secretary.
The administrator shall be exempt from chapter 31 and the position of administrator shall be classified in accordance with section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined in accordance with section 46C of said chapter 30. The administrator shall be appointed with due regard to his fitness, by reason of his experience in matters relating to transportation infrastructure, including roads and bridges, such as the construction, operations or financing thereof or other relevant experience relative to the efficient exercise of his powers and duties. The administrator shall administer this section and the General Laws, rules and regulations that grant powers to or impose duties upon the division, subject to the supervision of the secretary.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 61 - Administrative Units Within the Aeronautics Division; Statement of Organization

Section 61. The administrator may from time to time, subject to the approval of the secretary, establish within the division such administrative units as may be necessary for the efficient and economical administration of the division and, when necessary for such purpose, may abolish any such administrative unit, or may merge any 2 or more units, as the administrator deems advisable. The administrator shall assign to all officials, agents and employees of the units their respective duties. The administrator shall prepare and keep current a statement of the organization of the division, of the assignment of its functions to its various administrative units, offices and employees and of the places at which and the methods whereby the public may receive information or make requests. Such statement shall be known as the division's description of organization. A current copy of the description of organization shall be kept on file in the office of the state secretary and in the office of the secretary of administration and finance.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 65 - End of Term or Termination of Public&ndash;private Agreement

Section 65. Upon the end of the term of the public-private agreement or in the event of termination of the public-private agreement, the department and duties of the operator shall cease, except for any duties and obligations that extend beyond the termination as provided in the public-private agreement, and all the rights, title and interest in such transportation facility shall revert to the department and shall be dedicated to the department for public use.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 66 - Rights of Department Upon Material Default by an Operator

Section 66. (a) Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a material default by an operator, not caused by an event of force majeure, and upon the failure by the contractor or its financing institution on the contractor's behalf, to cure such material default within 30 days of written notice of such default by the department, the department may:
(1) elect to take over the transportation facility, including the succession of all right, title and interest in the transportation facility; and
(2) terminate the public-private agreement and exercise any other rights and remedies available.
(b) In the event that the department elects to take over a transportation facility under subsection (a), the department:
(1) shall make interim payments, on behalf of the contractor and for the contractor's account, of any amounts subject to a mechanics lien law of the commonwealth;
(2) may develop and operate the transportation facility, impose user fees for the use of the transportation facility and comply with any service contracts; and
(3) may solicit proposals for the maintenance and operation of the transportation facility under section 63.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 67 - Issue and Sale of Bonds or Notes of the Department

Section 67. (a)(1) The department may issue and sell bonds or notes of the department for the purpose of providing funds to carry out sections 62 to 73, inclusive, with respect to the development, financing or operation of a transportation facility or the refunding of any bonds or notes, together with any costs associated with the transaction.
(2) Any bond or note issued under this section:
(A) constitutes the corporate obligation of the department;
(B) shall not constitute a debt of the commonwealth within the meaning or application of the constitution of the commonwealth; and
(C) shall be payable solely as to both principal and interest from:
(i) the revenues from a lease to the department, if any;
(ii) proceeds of bonds or notes, if any;
(iii) investment earnings on the proceeds of bonds or notes; or
(iv) other funds available to the department for such purpose.
(b)(1) For the purpose of financing a transportation facility, the department and operator may apply for, obtain, issue and use private activity bonds available under any Federal law or program.
(2) Any bonds, debt, other securities or other financing issued for the purposes of sections 62 to 73, inclusive, shall not be considered a debt of the commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof state or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or any political subdivision of the commonwealth.
(c) Nothing in this section shall limit a local government or any authority of the commonwealth to issue bonds for transportation projects.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 68 - Acceptance of Funds From the United States and Other Sources

Section 68. (a)(1) The department may accept from the United States or any of its agencies funds that are available to the commonwealth for carrying out sections 62 to 73, inclusive, whether the funds are made available by grant, loan or other financial assistance.
(2) The department may enter into agreements or other arrangements with the United States or any of its agencies as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of sections 62 to 73, inclusive.
(b) The department may accept from any source any grant, donation, gift or other form of conveyance of land, money, other real or personal property or other item of value made to the commonwealth or the department for carrying out the purpose of sections 62 to 73, inclusive.
(c) Any transportation facility may be financed in whole or in part by contribution of any funds or property made by any private entity or affected jurisdiction that is party to a public-private agreement under sections 62 to 73, inclusive.
(d) The department may combine Federal, state, local and private funds to finance a transportation facility under sections 57 to 70, inclusive.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 69 - Application of Sec. 26

Section 69. (a) Section 26 shall apply to:
(1) a transportation facility; and
(2) tangible personal property used exclusively with a transportation facility that is:
(A) owned by the department and leased, licensed, financed or otherwise conveyed to an operator; or
(B) acquired, constructed or otherwise provided by an operator on behalf of the department.
[There is no subsection (b).]
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 70 - Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain

Section 70. The department may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property, rights of way or other rights in property for transportation projects that are part of a public-private agreement for design-build-finance-operate-maintain or design-build-operate-maintain services.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 71 - Powers and Jurisdiction of Law Enforcement Officers

Section 71. (a) Law enforcement officers of the commonwealth and of an affected local jurisdiction shall have the same powers and jurisdiction within the limits of a transportation facility as they have in their respective areas of jurisdiction and access to the transportation facility at any time for the purpose of exercising such powers and jurisdiction.
(b) The traffic and motor vehicle laws of the commonwealth and, if applicable, any local by-laws or ordinances shall apply to a transportation facility.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 72 - Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Not Limited

Section 72. Nothing in sections 62 to 73, inclusive, shall limit any waiver of the sovereign immunity of the commonwealth or any officer or employee of the commonwealth with respect to the participation in or approval of all or any part of the transportation facility or its operation.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 74 - Repair or Rehabilitation of Certain Signs or Markers Abutting Highway or Turnpike Projects

Section 74. The department shall require that a contract for the construction, maintenance, repair, reconstruction, improvement or rehabilitation of the metropolitan highway system, the state highway system or the turnpike shall include the repair or rehabilitation of any sign or marker erected pursuant to chapter 10 of the resolves of 1930 that is abutting such project.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 75 - Contracts With Fuel Providers to Provide for the Consumption of Alternative Fuel

Section 75. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department shall not enter into, renew or renegotiate any contract providing for fuel services on service stations on the turnpike without the contract requiring the fuel provider to provide for the consumption of alternative fuel, as defined in section 1 of chapter 90.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 76 - Removal and Storage of Vehicle Left Unattended at State-Owned Park and Ride Facility

Section 76. An operator of a state-owned park and ride facility may cause the removal and storage of a motor vehicle that has been left unattended within a state-owned park and ride facility for more than 21 days.
The department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this section.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation › Section 78 - Database of Motor Vehicle Types and Locations

Section 78. The department shall create an anonymized and aggregated database of motor vehicle types and locations. In so doing, the department shall consult with at least 1 member organization of the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies and with the department of energy resources. The database shall consist of data for the most recently available 12 months, shall be updated annually, shall consist of data readily sortable by municipality and zip code and shall contain the: (i) total number of passenger fossil fuel-powered vehicle registrations; (ii) total number of passenger hybrid vehicle registrations; (iii) total number of passenger zero-emission vehicle registrations; (iv) total number of commercial fossil fuel-powered vehicle registrations; (v) total number of commercial hybrid vehicle registrations; (vi) total number of commercial zero-emission vehicle registrations; (vii) total number of vehicle miles traveled by passenger fossil fuel-powered vehicles over a defined 12–month period; (viii) total number of vehicle miles traveled by passenger hybrid vehicles over a defined 12–month period; (ix) total number of vehicle miles traveled by passenger zero-emission vehicles over a defined 12–month period; (x) total number of vehicle miles traveled by commercial fossil fuel-powered vehicles over a defined 12–month period; (xi) total number of vehicle miles traveled by commercial hybrid vehicles over a defined 12–month period; and (xii) total number of vehicle miles traveled by commercial zero-emission vehicles over a defined 12–month period. Annually, not later than June 30, the department shall update the database for the previous calendar year. Annually, not later than September 30, the department shall compile a summary report of the data in the database and post the report on its website.
Upon request, the department shall provide the data to a member organization of the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies or a municipality to aid in the deployment of electric vehicles and related infrastructure.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6d - Health Policy Commission › Section 2a - Confidentiality of Nonpublic Clinical, Financial, Strategic or Operational Documents

Section 2A. The commission shall keep confidential all nonpublic clinical, financial, strategic or operational documents or information provided or reported to the commission in connection with any care delivery or quality improvement process or performance improvement plan activities authorized under section 7, 10, 14 or 15 of this chapter or under section 2GGGG of chapter 29 and shall not disclose the information or documents to any person without the consent of the payer or provider providing or reporting the information or documents under said section 7, 10, 14 or 15 of this chapter or under said section 2GGGG of said chapter 29, except in summary form in evaluative reports of such activities or when the commission believes that such disclosure should be made in the public interest after taking into account any privacy, trade secret or anticompetitive considerations. The confidential information and documents shall not be public records and shall be exempt from disclosure under clause Twenty sixth of section 7 of chapter 4 or section 10 of chapter 66.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6d - Health Policy Commission › Section 3 - Board Powers and Duties

Section 3. For the purposes of this chapter, the board shall be authorized and empowered as follows:
(a) to develop a plan of operation for the commission. The plan of operation shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) implementation of procedures for operations of the commission; and
(2) implementation of procedures for communications with the executive director;
(b) to make, amend and repeal rules and regulations for the management of its affairs;
(c) to make contracts and execute all instruments necessary or convenient for the carrying on of its business;
(d) to acquire, own, hold, dispose of and encumber personal property and to lease real property in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties;
(e) to seek and receive any grant funding from the federal government, departments or agencies of the commonwealth, and private foundations;
(f) to enter into and execute instruments in connection with agreements or transactions with any federal, state or municipal agency or other public institution or with any private individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association or other entity, including contracts with professional service firms as may be necessary in its judgment, and to fix their compensation;
(g) to maintain a prudent level of reserve funds to protect the solvency of any trust funds under the operation and control of the commission;
(h) to enter into interdepartmental agreements with any other state agencies the board considers necessary to implement this chapter.
(i) to adopt an official seal and alter the same;
(j) to sue and be sued in its own name, plead and be impleaded;
(k) to establish lines of credit, and establish 1 or more cash and investment accounts to receive payments for services rendered, appropriations from the commonwealth and for all other business activity granted by this chapter except to the extent otherwise limited by any applicable provision of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; and
(l) to approve the use of its trademarks, brand names, seals, logos and similar instruments by participating carriers, employers or organizations.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6d - Health Policy Commission › Section 4 - Advisory Council

Section 4. There shall be an advisory council to the commission. The council shall advise on the overall operation and policy of the commission. The council shall be chosen by the executive director and shall reflect a broad distribution of diverse perspectives on the health care system, including health care professionals, educational institutions, consumer representatives, medical device manufacturers, representatives of the biotechnology industry, pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, provider organizations, labor organizations and public and private payers.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6d - Health Policy Commission › Section 5 - Monitoring of Health Care Delivery and Payment System

Section 5. The commission shall monitor the reform of the health care delivery and payment system in the commonwealth under this chapter. The commission shall: (i) set health care cost growth goals for the commonwealth; (ii) enhance the transparency of provider organizations; (iii) monitor the development of ACOs and patient-centered medical homes; (iv) monitor the adoption of alternative payment methodologies; (v) foster innovative health care delivery and payment models that lower health care cost growth while improving the quality of patient care; (vi) monitor and review the impact of changes within the health care marketplace and (vii) protect patient access to necessary health care services. The commission shall establish goals that are intended to reduce health care disparities in racial, ethnic and disabled communities and in doing so shall seek to incorporate the recommendations of the health disparities council and the office of health equity.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6d - Health Policy Commission › Section 6 - Payment by Acute Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center or Surcharge Payor for Estimated Expenses of Commission

Section 6. Each acute hospital, ambulatory surgical center and surcharge payor shall pay to the commonwealth an amount for the estimated expenses of the commission.
The assessed amount for hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers shall be not less than 33 per cent of the amount appropriated by the general court for the expenses of the commission minus amounts collected from: (i) filing fees; (ii) fees and charges generated by the commission; and (iii) federal matching revenues received for these expenses or received retroactively for expenses of predecessor agencies. Each acute hospital and ambulatory surgical center shall pay such assessed amount multiplied by the ratio of the hospital's or ambulatory surgical center's gross patient service revenues to the total of all such hospital's and ambulatory surgical center's gross patient services revenues. Each acute hospital and ambulatory surgical center shall make a preliminary payment to the commission on October 1 of each year in an amount equal to 1/2 of the previous year's total assessment. Thereafter, each hospital and ambulatory surgical center shall pay, within 30 days notice from the commission, the balance of the total assessment for the current year based upon its most current projected gross patient service revenue. The commission shall subsequently adjust the assessment for any variation in actual and estimated expenses of the commission and for changes in hospital or ambulatory surgical center gross patient service revenue. Such estimated and actual expenses shall include an amount equal to the cost of fringe benefits and indirect expenses, as established by the comptroller under section 5D of chapter 29. In the event of late payment by any such hospital or ambulatory surgical center, the treasurer shall advance the amount of due and unpaid funds to the commission prior to the receipt of such monies in anticipation of such revenues up to the amount authorized in the then current budget attributable to such assessments and the commission shall reimburse the treasurer for such advances upon receipt of such revenues. This section shall not apply to any state institution or to any acute hospital which is operated by a city or town.
The assessed amount for surcharge payors shall be not less than 33 per cent of the amount appropriated by the general court for the expenses of the commission minus amounts collected from (i) filing fees; (ii) fees and charges generated by the commission's publication or dissemination of reports and information; and (iii) federal matching revenues received for these expenses or received retroactively for expenses of predecessor agencies. The assessment on surcharge payors shall be calculated and collected in the same manner as the assessment authorized under section 68 of chapter 118E.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth › Chapter 6d - Health Policy Commission › Section 11 - Registration Program for Provider Organizations; Division of Insurance Risk Certificate

Section 11. (a) The commission shall develop and administer a registration program for provider organizations. A provider organization shall be registered for a term of 2 years and renewable under like terms. The commission shall coordinate with state agencies including, but not limited to, the center, the division of insurance, the executive office of health and human services, the office of Medicaid and the department of public health to minimize duplicative reporting requirements. The commission may enter interagency service agreements to perform these functions including but not limited to the sharing of data collected. The commission, in consultation with the center, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to ensure the uniform reporting of data collected under this section.
(b) The commission shall require that all provider organizations report the following information for registration and renewal: (i) organizational charts showing the ownership, governance and operational structure of the provider organization, including any clinical affiliations, parent entities, corporate affiliates, and community advisory boards; (ii) the number of affiliated health care professional full-time equivalents and the number of professionals affiliated with or employed by the organization; (iii) the name and address of licensed facilities; and (iv) such other information as the commission considers appropriate.
(c) Upon receiving an application for registration, the commission may, within 30 days, require an applicant to provide additional information to complete or supplement the filing. The commission shall determine whether an application is complete within 45 days of receipt of the application and any supplementary information. The commission shall provide the applicant with a written notice that provider organization's registration is complete and provide a copy of the completed registration materials to the division of insurance. The commission may assess a reasonable registration or administrative fee on the registration of provider organizations to support the commission's operations and administration.
(d) The commission shall support the division of insurance in its review of risk-bearing provider organizations under chapter 176U and the center in its efforts to collect and analyze data. The commission shall promulgate regulations setting forth a process for provider organizations to submit proposed changes to its structure.
(e) A risk bearing provider organization shall provide the commission with a division of insurance risk certificate under chapter 176U. The commission may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a risk-bearing provider organization's registration for failure to proffer a risk certificate.