Bill > H3951

This bill addresses contradictory terms in a specific Massachusetts regulatory section (225 CMR 24.03) related to a demonstration project, likely involving energy resources. The bill states that any municipality that previously withdrew its local approval for participating in the demonstration project will not be considered a prioritized community for project participation. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Energy Resources to admit any municipality to the demonstration project that had previously received local approval and submitted a home rule petition to the state legislature before the initial regulations were promulgated. In plain language, this means that municipalities that initially backed out of the project can no longer claim priority status, but those who were early supporters and followed proper procedural steps will be guaranteed entry into the project, regardless of their current stance. The bill appears to be resolving potential conflicts and ensuring fair participation in what seems to be an energy-related municipal demonstration initiative.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3951