S1329
An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance
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Bill 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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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
John F. Keenan
Jr. Angelo J. Puppolo
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Bill S.1329 194th (Current)
An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1329) of Paul R. Feeney, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate utility permits for road excavation based on an agreement of wages and benefits to the laborers. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul R. Feeney Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1329
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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