Bill > H3330

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law regarding municipal light plants (MLPs), which are local government-owned electric utilities. The bill expands the authority of municipal light boards to provide services and assistance beyond their traditional service territories. Specifically, municipal light boards can now help construct, install, alter, operate, maintain, or repair utility infrastructure (such as poles, conduits, wires, cables, and equipment) for other public utilities, including municipal, state, tribal, or governmental utilities located both inside and outside of Massachusetts. The bill also allows municipal light boards to sell, rent, or lease equipment related to these services. Additionally, employees providing such inter-utility services will retain their existing employment rights and benefits under state law, as if they were working within their original employment scope. These changes appear to provide more flexibility for municipal light plants to collaborate and support other public utility operations, potentially improving infrastructure efficiency and resource sharing across different jurisdictions.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3330