An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve quality assurance for roadway excavation projects in Massachusetts by regulating utility permits. It’s based on an agreement to ensure laborers receive fair wages and benefits during these projects. The legislation seeks to establish standards and oversight for excavation work, particularly concerning utility permits, to protect workers and maintain road quality.
Key provisions
- Requires utility permits for roadway excavation projects.
- Establishes quality assurance standards for excavation work.
- Ensures laborers involved in roadway excavation receive agreed-upon wages and benefits.
- References an existing agreement regarding labor standards.
Who is affected
- Utility companies
- Construction contractors
- Laborers involved in roadway excavation
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Roadway maintenance agencies
Notable changes
- Introduces regulations for utility permits related to roadway excavation.
- Links the legislation to a pre-existing agreement on labor standards.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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