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MA S2146
MA S2146Reforming the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company board of directors
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reform the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company board of directors. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill reforms the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) board of directors. It expands the board from 9 to 13 directors, with the governor appointing 4 directors, including representatives from nonprofit organizations focused on environmental justice and clean energy policy, as well as a representative from the state's energy and environmental affairs office. The remaining 7 directors are elected by the member cities and towns, with at least 3 being municipal light board members. The bill also requires the MMWEC board to consider factors such as safety, reliability, affordability, equity, and greenhouse gas emissions when making decisions in the public interest. Additionally, it requires reasonable evidence to justify determinations related to energy projects.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2719 (on 04/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2146 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2146.pdf |
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