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MA H3679

MA H3679
Facilitating public ownership of public utilities


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Introduced
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd 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 actionable recommendations to the Massachusetts General Court regarding the public ownership of natural gas and electricity infrastructure and services throughout the Commonwealth. The task force will be composed of various stakeholders and will examine the performance of private versus public utilities, the governance structure of public ownership, the costs and benefits, and the coordination of current and future energy infrastructure. The task force is required to provide a report and joint petition to the legislature by January 1, 2024, proposing acceptable policy terms for the public ownership of natural gas and electricity systems by 2026. The bill also outlines a procedure for the legislature to consider and vote on the task force's recommendations.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/02/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3679
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3679.pdf
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