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Unburden the MBTA’s Debt Load
Formal Title: An Act Improving the Finances of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
Sponsors: Rep. Alice Wolf
Contact: Kathleen.Hornby@state.ma.us
New/Refile: Refile of H3694
Bill text: http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/185/ht03pdf/ht03694.pdf

During the Big Dig construction, the T was forced to accept $2.9 billion of the project’s debt load. Due to the payments on this and their existing debt load, the T is struggling to maintain service and equipment. This bill requires to state to assume the $2.9 billion in debt, which allow the T to maintain service objectives.

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Please note: Bill text is based on pre-filing information provided by State legislative personel. In some cases, bills as filed may differ slightly.