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MA S1944
Relative to improving reliability and resiliency of electricity distribution infrastructure
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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
For legislation relative to improving reliability and resiliency of electricity distribution infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to improve the reliability and resiliency of electricity distribution infrastructure in Massachusetts. It requires municipalities or the Commonwealth to notify electrical utilities when undertaking significant projects on public ways that expose wastewater infrastructure. The utility must then survey the project area, review repair and replacement schedules for electrical lines, and assess the resiliency of electrical transmission lines against climate-related impacts, such as coastal storms. The utility must provide the repair and replacement schedule of transmission lines to the municipality or Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2552 (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1944 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1944.pdf |
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