MA H3307

Bill

Relative to the placement of overhead transmission lines

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the placement of new overhead transmission lines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to prohibit the placement of new overhead transmission lines where residential properties are within the "fall zone" of such towers and wires. The term "fall zone" refers to the area around a transmission tower or wire that could be affected if it were to collapse or fall. This change aims to address safety concerns and potential disruptions to residential areas from the placement of new overhead power lines.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Carmine Gentile (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5042 (on 08/29/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3307

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3307
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3307.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1349	Relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit	Accompanied a new draft, see H4551	Similar To
H230	Ensuring the appropriate and timely payment and residential service placement for children deemed to be a safety risk	Accompanied a study order, see H4909	Similar To
H5042	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H776	Relative to random placement for candidate names and removal of incumbent information on primary and state ballots	Accompanied a study order, see H5026	Similar To
H918	Placing the Appalachian Mountain Club Ponkapoag Cabins in the historic curatorship program	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
S1212	To promote equity for employees who take leave for the birth, adoption or placement for a foster child	Accompanied a new draft, see S2882	Similar To
S849	Relative to advance placement examinations	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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