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MA H3280

Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase transparency in private utility construction contracts. It requires gas and electric distribution companies to inform bidders within two business days if they have been awarded a contract worth $100,000 or more for services related to the excavation or construction upon, along, or across any public way. The companies must also post the name of the contractor, the location of the project, and the duration of the work on their website. The bill allows companies to withhold information in certain circumstances, such as if disclosure would impede law enforcement or prejudice the commercial interests of the bidders. The Department of Public Utilities is responsible for enforcing this law and may issue regulations and orders to ensure appropriate procurement practices.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (53)

Edward Coppinger (D)* Brian Ashe (D),  John Barrett (D),  David Biele (D),  Tony Cabral (D),  Dan Cahill (D),  Pete Capano (D),  Gerry Cassidy (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Angelo D'Emilia (R),  Mike Day (D),  Diana Dizoglio (D),  Lori Ehrlich (D),  Colleen Garry (D),  Jessica Giannino (D),  Susan Gifford (R),  Carlos González (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Danielle Gregoire (D),  Rich Haggerty (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Chris Hendricks (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Hannah Kane (R),  Kay Khan (D),  Mike Kushmerek (D),  Kathy LaNatra (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  David Linsky (D),  Marc Lombardo (R),  Paul Mark (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Rady Mom (D),  Matt Muratore (R),  James Murphy (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Jim O'Day (D),  Norm Orrall (R),  Smitty Pignatelli (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  Adam Scanlon (D),  Mike Soter (R),  Paul Tucker (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Tom Walsh (D),  Timothy Whelan (R),  Susannah Whipps (I), 

Last Action

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

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