H3466
An Act facilitating public ownership of public utilities
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Bill overview
This bill directs the General Court to establish a task force that will study and recommend actions regarding the possibility of public ownership of public utilities in Massachusetts. The task force will include members of the General Court and will explore the potential benefits and challenges of transitioning utilities to public control. This legislation aims to examine whether public ownership could lead to more affordable, reliable, and sustainable utility services for residents and businesses.
Key provisions
- Establish a task force to study public utility ownership.
- The task force will include members of the General Court.
- The task force will make actionable recommendations.
- The study will cover telecommunications, utilities, and energy sectors.
- The study will consider the potential impacts of public ownership.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Businesses in Massachusetts
- Telecommunications companies
- Utility companies
- Energy providers
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Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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Bill H.3466 194th (Current)
An Act facilitating public ownership of public utilities
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3466) of Mike Connolly for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to study and make actionable recommendations regarding public ownership of public utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Mike Connolly
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3466
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5323 |
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