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MA H3317

Protecting ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers, or consumers, for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure, such as gas pipelines. The bill amends Section 94A of Chapter 164 of the General Laws to prevent the Department from approving any contract for the purchase of gas, gas pipeline capacity, or liquefied gas storage if the contract costs would be recoverable from the ratepayers and require construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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