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MA H4025

MA H4025
Facilitating public ownership of public utilities


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Introduced
08/05/2021
In Committee
08/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to study and make actionable recommendations regarding public ownership of public utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a task force to study and make recommendations to the Massachusetts state legislature regarding the public ownership of natural gas and electricity generation and distribution throughout the Commonwealth. The task force will be comprised of members from various government, environmental, and labor organizations, and will examine topics such as the performance of private versus public utilities, the governance structure of public ownership, and the potential benefits to consumers and the state. The bill sets a timeline for the task force to submit its recommendations to the legislature by January 2021, and outlines a process for the legislature to quickly consider and vote on any proposed legislation based on the task force's findings.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

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

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