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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
11/25/2020
11/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce gas leaks by granting the Department of Public Utilities (the department) the authority to fine gas distribution companies for Grade 3 leaks, which are the least severe type of leak. The proceeds from these fines will be used to fund projects that mitigate the effects of gas leaks on public health and infrastructure, and to reduce communities' exposure to such leaks. The department will issue regulations within 12 months to govern the imposition of these fines, including setting a fine schedule, determining how the fine proceeds will be distributed, and establishing a process to audit the gas companies' reporting of Grade 3 leaks. The bill also provides an appeals process for gas companies to challenge the fines.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Brian Ashe (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Mike Rush (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 11/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2012 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2012.pdf |
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