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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
Relative to public utilities that operate in public rights of way. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to give municipalities more authority over public rights of way. It allows municipalities to move, relocate, or remove utility poles, wires, or attachments if the utility company does not do so within the required timeframe, and charge the utility company a reasonable fee for non-performance. The bill also enables municipalities to adopt bylaws and ordinances related to the imposition of fees or fines on utility companies operating in the public right of way, the assessment of taxes on such companies, and the licensing and permitting of these utility companies.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (18)
Brian Ashe (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Stephen Kulik (D),
David Linsky (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
John Scibak (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (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/H2701 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2701.pdf |
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