MA S2715

Bill

Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to telecommunications, utilities and energy issues

Introduced
02/24/2022

In Committee
02/28/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

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AI Summary

This bill authorizes and directs the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy to investigate and study certain current Senate documents (listed by number) related to telecommunications, utilities, and energy issues in Massachusetts.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (J)

Last Action

Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (on 02/28/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2715

(57 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2715
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2715.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S2127	To analyze future need for electric vehicle infrastructure within the commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2128	To facilitate electric vehicle ownership among low- and middle-income families	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2129	To make electric vehicles more affordable	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2137	Protecting broadband access in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2143	Protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2146	Promoting net neutrality and consumer protection	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2152	Establishing the gateway cities renewable, efficient, and electrified neighborhoods initiative	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2153	To empower communities to transition to renewable energy	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2155	Relative to enhancing reliability of renewable resources in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2157	Relative to renewable energy generation and market efficiency	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2160	To prohibit misleading telemarketer calls to consumers	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2161	Creating a Department of Utilities Disaster Relief Fund	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2162	Relative to transparency, accountability, and fairness impacting utility rates	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2163	Relative to gas leaks and infrastructure	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2164	Relative to pole health	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2165	Increasing solar rooftop energy	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2166	Relative to ensuring gas safety and consumer fairness	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2167	To increase funding and enhance the mission of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2168	Ensuring access to solar energy for all communities	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2169	Supporting solar distribution	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2170	Investing in a prosperous, clean commonwealth by 2030	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2171	Removing barriers for municipal power communities to become green communities	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2172	Relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2173	To ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2175	Relative to reduce administrative burden for government and industry	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2176	To promote gas safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2177	Relative to natural gas shut-off valves, gate boxes and public safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2178	Relative to the safety and protection of utility work and construction sites	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2179	Relative to eliminating gas leaks	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2181	Relative to the failure to remove existing utility poles	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2182	Relative to monthly minimum reliability contributions	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2183	Relative to injury caused by poles, wires, and apparatus	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2185	Providing for community-based green infrastructure in Western Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2187	Relative to MassSAVE for vehicles	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2188	Reforming the department of public utilities' proceedings for gas pipelines	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2189	Relative to municipal authority in public rights of way	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2190	Providing oversight to leverage economic security in rural Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2193	Furthering our commitment to non-carbon emitting energy sources	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2195	Relative to wifi and cellular infrastructure along rail lines	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2199	Relative to reasonable municipal expenses	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2200	Relative to digital entertainment on public rights of way	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2204	Relative to smart meters	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2205	Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2206	Relative to responsible emergency planning	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2207	Relative to the prompt decommissioning of nuclear power stations	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2208	Providing solar energy to state agencies	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2209	Relative to air monitoring stations	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2211	Relative to community liaisons	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2212	Relative to hydrokinetic energy	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2213	Relative to solar-powered mobility networks	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2214	Relative to the impact of natural gas transfer facilities on public health	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2215	To create a deposit for glass wine and liquor bottles	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2233	To reduce gas leaks	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2234	Ensuring public safety at natural gas sites	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2235	To sustain natural and working lands carbon in communities	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2238	Relative to the maximum storage charges on motor vehicles involuntarily towed	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces
S2596	Allowing municipalities to reasonably regulate solar siting	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Replaces

Bill

Bill Name

Last Action

Type

S2127

To analyze future need for electric vehicle infrastructure within the commonwealth