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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to natural gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modernize the natural gas infrastructure in Massachusetts by authorizing the state's Department of Public Utilities to fine gas distribution companies for Grade 3 gas leaks, which are leaks that do not pose an immediate safety hazard but can have significant impacts on public health and infrastructure. The fines collected will be used to fund projects that mitigate the effects of these leaks, reduce communities' exposure to them, and replace resources like trees that are impacted by the leaks. The bill also requires the Department to develop regulations to govern the imposition of these fines, including a process for auditing the gas companies' reporting of Grade 3 leaks, and an appeals process for the companies. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (28)
Brian Ashe (D),
Bruce Ayers (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
John Lawn (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
James Murphy (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4405 (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2828 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2828.pdf |
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