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