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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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)
Steve Owens (D)*,
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5042 (on 08/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3359 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3359.pdf |
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