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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
For legislation to direct the Department of Public Utilities to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the development of underground utility infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Public Utilities to create rules and regulations to encourage the development of underground utility infrastructure. The goal is to protect utility systems, such as electrical transmission and distribution, from disruptions like storm damage, vandalism, or overload. The department is required to prioritize incentives for underground, hardened, and shielded utility systems where feasible, and to hold public hearings every two years to review the status and feasibility of infrastructure upgrade plans.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
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/H1778 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1778.pdf |
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