HB 578-FN (2025): erecting a sound barrier along the F.E. Everett Turnpike.
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HB 578-FN (2025)
erecting a sound barrier along the F.E. Everett Turnpike.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2025, with 64 people signed in online: 62 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2025 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 338–28.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bill Boyd (R - Hills 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. Julie Miles (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Adam Presa (R - Hills 12)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Rosemarie Rung (D - Hills 12)
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2025, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- February 11, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- March 6, 2025: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 6, 2025, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 338, nays 28, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Public Works and Highways
- February 4, 2025: Public Hearing: 02/04/2025 10:30 am LOB 201
- February 11, 2025: Executive Session: 02/11/2025 10:00 am LOB 201
- February 11, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2025 (Vote 16-2; RC)
- March 6, 2025: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 338-28 03/06/2025