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H 460

An act relating to the development and construction of a bicycle path that runs adjacent U.S. Route 5

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Bartholomew and 9 co-sponsors

Three distinct H 460 texts exist: a Vermont bicycle-path bill, a Massachusetts construction safety standards bill, and Idaho vocational rehabilitation appropriations.

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation
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Bill Summary · H 460

Summary — Bill H 460 (materials provided contain multiple, conflicting texts)

Note on source materials
- The package of documents provided contains inconsistent and overlapping materials from different jurisdictions and distinct bills that share the number “H 460.” The bill title you gave (“An act relating to the development and construction of a bicycle path that runs adjacent U.S. Route 5”) appears to be a Vermont-style title, but the attached texts include: (a) a Massachusetts draft (House No. 460) to update construction safety standards; and (b) an Idaho House Bill No. 460 (appropriations to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) with a fiscal note and legislative actions. Because the source content is mixed, the following summarizes each distinct legislative text and the procedural status information included.

1) Vermont: Bicycle-path bill (title only)

  • Purpose: The provided title indicates an act to develop and construct a bicycle path running adjacent to U.S. Route 5.
  • Available details: No substantive text or provisions were supplied beyond the title and sponsor list. Sponsors listed (e.g., John Bartholomew, Mollie Burke, Kate Lalley, etc.) appear consistent with Vermont legislators.
  • Likely impacts: If enacted, would affect transportation planning, roadway/right-of-way use adjacent to US‑5, bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure funding and construction, local municipalities along the corridor, and users of the route.
  • Procedural status: The metadata lists “Read first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation” (introduced 03/26/2025). No bill text or funding details provided.

2) Massachusetts draft: “An Act relative to updating construction safety standards”

  • Purpose: Adds a new section (proposed Section 102) to Chapter 143 of the Massachusetts General Laws to strengthen construction and demolition safety rules.
  • Key provisions:
    • Definitions for “craft workers,” “construction supervisor,” “high risk trade partner safety manager,” “worksite safety manager,” and “worksite safety plan.”
    • Training requirements:
    • Craft workers with OSHA 10 must also complete 40 hours of commissioner‑approved safety training plus annual 10‑hour refresher.
    • Construction supervisors (with OSHA 10) must complete 62 hours + annual 10‑hour refresher.
    • High risk trade partner safety managers required 62 hours + annual 10‑hour refresher.
    • Worksite safety manager requirements: minimum 5 years’ safety experience, completion of an approved 40‑hour course with ≥80% test score, background check, physical fitness exam, and 3‑year refresher.
    • Worksite safety plans required, reviewed and approved by the division, and kept on site.
    • Specific requirements for scaffolds (stamped drawings, licensed master rigger for suspended scaffolds, training, debris netting), concrete formwork (engineered, site‑specific drawings, inspection), perimeter protection before façade installation (safety netting), and sidewalk sheds (dimensions, load ratings, lighting, prohibitions on storage, fire-escape access, signage).
    • Local inspectors authorized to inspect for compliance; the division may adopt implementing regulations.
  • Who is affected: construction firms, supervisors, trade contractors (concrete/steel/excavation/facade), safety managers, design professionals, local inspectors, and developers on larger projects and multi‑story demolitions.
  • Procedural status: Drafted as House No. 460 (filed 1/17/2025) and referred to Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (per the document metadata).

3) Idaho House Bill No. 460 — Appropriations to Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

  • Purpose: Makes supplemental and FY2026 appropriations to Idaho’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and places conditions on use of funds and reporting requirements.
  • Key fiscal provisions:
    • FY2026 ongoing appropriation: $35,000 (General Fund) to the Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program (interpreter services enhancement).
    • FY2025 one‑time supplemental appropriation: $4,400,000 (General Fund) to the Vocational Rehabilitation Program, broken down as:
    • $2,700,000 — state match to access $10,000,000 in non‑cognizable federal grant funds
    • $1,700,000 — trustee/benefit payments for client services deemed ineligible for federal reimbursement (already provided or anticipated)
    • FY2026 Division total budget shown as approximately $26,980,700 (after adjustments).
  • Policy provisions and conditions:
    • Limit: No more than 17% of Federal Grant Fund moneys may be used for pre‑employment transition services (FY2026).
    • Service prioritization: If demand exceeds funding, prioritize individuals with the most significant disabilities.
    • Reporting: The Division must provide two reports (due Dec 15, 2025 and June 15, 2026) identifying contracts with community rehabilitation providers, regions served, and dates service agreements were executed.
    • Appropriations subject to specified conditions; emergency clause makes Section 2 effective on passage (other sections effective July 1, 2025).
  • Procedural status (Idaho): Passed both chambers, delivered to governor 04/03/2025, signed into law (Session Law Chapter 285); Section 2 effective 04/03/2025, other sections effective 07/01/2025. Fiscal note and voting records included.

Overall observations and impacts

  • The materials provided do not represent a single unified bill text. Three distinct legislative initiatives are present:
    1. A Vermont bill title (bicycle path) with sponsor list but no text.
    2. A Massachusetts draft imposing expanded construction safety/training, equipment, and inspection requirements.
    3. An Idaho enacted appropriations bill expanding vocational rehabilitation funding, with reporting requirements and spending restrictions.
  • If your interest is the Vermont bicycle path bill, additional authoritative text and fiscal/regulatory details are needed to assess scope, funding, route, ownership, permitting and impacts. If you intended to review the Massachusetts safety bill or Idaho appropriation, the summaries above capture the primary provisions and fiscal impacts included in the supplied documents.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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