H 3400
An Act prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to prevent Massachusetts utility companies from using money paid by customers – ratepayer funds – for activities like lobbying state officials, advertising, or providing employee benefits. The legislation sought to ensure that utility spending is solely focused on essential services and infrastructure. It was intended to increase transparency and accountability in how utilities operate and influence state policy. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Steven Owens
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Andres X. Vargas
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Bill H.3400 194th (Current)
An Act prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3400) of Steven Owens, Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Presenters: Steven Owens , Jennifer Balinsky Armini
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3400
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5183 |
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