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MA S1980

MA S1980
Protecting ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect ratepayers from the costs of expanding gas pipeline infrastructure. The key provision is that the state Department of Public Utilities is prohibited from approving any contract for the purchase of gas, gas pipeline capacity, or liquefied gas storage where the contract costs would be recoverable from ratepayers, if the contract requires the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. This is intended to prevent ratepayers from being responsible for the costs of expanding gas pipeline networks.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2552 (on 02/20/2020)

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