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Introduced
07/29/2021
07/29/2021
In Committee
07/29/2021
07/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide universal arrearage relief to the ratepayers of the Commonwealth to address utility debts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Utilities Arrearage Relief Trust Fund to provide arrearage relief to ratepayers of the Commonwealth affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It imposes a greenhouse gas pollution fee on non-transportation fossil fuels, the proceeds of which will be used to pay off 100% of ratepayer arrearages incurred between March 1, 2020 and the effective date of the bill, and to cover 50% of residential electric and gas ratepayer bills until December 31, 2025. The bill also requires utility companies to enroll eligible ratepayers in their arrearage management plans and establishes a moratorium on electric and gas rate increases for a period of 3 years.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Erika Uyterhoeven (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (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/H4045 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4045.pdf |
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