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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
Relative to the use of contractors for repairing or performing work on public utility infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair. It requires that all construction, reconstruction, installation, alteration, or repair not performed by gas or electric public utility employees on public infrastructure be carried out under the prevailing wage laws in chapters 149 and 30 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The bill also requires gas and electric utilities to regularly request prevailing wage rate sheets from the Department of Labor Standards, and directs the Department to establish, within one year, rules and regulations for a certification program for contractors and their employees performing work on public infrastructure in the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (24)
Marjorie Decker (D)*,
Frank Moran (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Estela Reyes (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Aaron Saunders (D),
Dawne Shand (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/02/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3194 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3194.pdf |
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