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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition of Steven S. Howitt and others regulating the location of fossil fuel transmission pipelines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill would prohibit the location of new fossil fuel transmission pipelines within 1 mile of certain sensitive areas, such as playgrounds, schools, churches, and residential housing. However, it would allow for repairs or replacements of existing pipelines that do not increase capacity, as long as they were in operation prior to January 1, 2017. The purpose of this bill is to regulate the placement of these pipelines in order to protect vulnerable communities and environmentally sensitive areas.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Pat Haddad (D),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Paul Heroux (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Paul Schmid (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4651 (on 06/25/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1753 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1753.pdf |
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