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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 promote gas safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote gas safety in Massachusetts. It establishes an energy infrastructure oversight board to make recommendations on gas safety, oversight, and emergency response. The bill also expands the authority of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to investigate gas-related complaints, increase liability limits for gas companies, require notification of gas emergencies to neighboring states, and review proposals for liquefied natural gas facilities. Additionally, the bill mandates the DPU to employ pipeline engineers to oversee construction and ensure compliance with regulations, and provides funding for additional gas line and pipeline inspectors. The bill also requires the DPU to establish regulations for the maintenance and security of gas regulators.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (13)
David Biele (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Marc Pacheco (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/S1966 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1966.pdf |
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