Bill
Bill > S2177
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to advance water access equity through utility reporting requirements. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to advance water access equity by requiring public and private water utilities to file quarterly reports with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The reports will provide disaggregated data by zip code on various customer service metrics, including the number of customers, water shutoffs, late fees, and customer assistance programs. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs will then report annually on the results of these equity audit reports to the state legislature. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Public Lands and Water Management
- ‐ General Public Lands
Social Welfare
- ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2177 | 03/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2177.pdf | 03/11/2023 |
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