MA H4149

Bill

Authorizing the city of Haverhill to assess fines for failure to relocate or remove utility poles and wires

Introduced
01/25/2018

In Committee
01/25/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

That the city of Haverhill be authorized to assess fines for failure to relocate or remove utility poles and wires. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the city of Haverhill to assess fines on utility companies for failure to relocate or remove utility poles and wires within specified timeframes. The bill defines key terms such as "utility company" and outlines the conditions under which the relocation, removal, and installation of utility poles and wires are considered "practical." The bill sets out the fines that can be imposed, ranging from $250 to $1,000 per location per day, depending on the type of violation and the timeline. The bill also grants the city access to information about utility poles and wires and allows the city to assess fines for failure to provide timely notifications about changes to the utility infrastructure. Lastly, the bill establishes a process for utility companies to request exemptions from the provisions of the act.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Andy Vargas (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4684 (on 07/16/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4149

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4149
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4149.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1749	Relative to double poles	Accompanied a study order, see H4651	Similar To
H1780	To ensure safe maintenance of utility poles and wires	Accompanied a study order, see H4651	Similar To
H2702	Relative to the purchase of utility poles by a municipality	Accompanied a study order, see H4651	Similar To
H3646	Designating a certain bridge in the city of Haverhill as the Caitlin E. Trask Memorial Bridge	Accompanied a new draft, see H3937	Similar To
H4025	Designating a certain bridge in the city of Haverhill as the U.S. Navy Petty Officer Caitlin E. Trask - Veterans of the War on Terror Memorial Bridge	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 7 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H4186	Authorizing Brian M. Belfiore to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the City of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 166 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H4684	Telecommunications, Utilities, & Energy Bills	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by

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