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MA H3359

MA H3359
Relative to double poles


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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 establish a double pole advisory council to recommend rules and regulations to reduce the use of double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Double Pole Remediation Advisory Council to recommend rules and regulations to reduce the use of double utility poles in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill requires the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable to jointly issue a report on the progress made in removing double poles since 2003, and to promulgate rules and regulations within one year to address the issue, considering the recommendations of the Advisory Council. The bill also mandates annual reporting to the legislature on the status of double pole remediation efforts and any additional measures needed to improve enforcement and reduce the number of double poles in the state.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

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

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