MA H3280

Bill

Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts

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)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3280

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3280
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3280.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1261	Providing financial transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based outpatient facilities	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
S1060	To increase transparency in the Massachusetts land record systems to protect the property rights of homeowners and businesses	Accompanied a study order, see S2838	Similar To
S1208	Relative to wage transparency	Accompanied a new draft, see S2721	Similar To
S2044	Establishing a special commission to study the legislative process	Accompanied a study order, see S2620	Similar To
S2173	To ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2205	Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2436	Relative to public safety and transparency by transportation network companies	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S631	Relative to increasing patient choice through assignment of benefits	Accompanied a study order, see S2693	Similar To
S795	Providing transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based facilities	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To

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