H 3585
An Act establishing a special commission to study the potential risks to cities and towns from the onshore electrical infrastructure supporting offshore wind energy generation projects
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Bill overview
This bill proposed establishing a special commission to investigate potential risks associated with the onshore electrical infrastructure needed to support offshore wind energy projects in Massachusetts. The commission would study concerns raised by cities and towns regarding the impact of these projects on their communities. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass the legislature.
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Steven George Xiarhos
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Steven George Xiarhos
Steven J. Ouellette
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Bill H.3585 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a special commission to study the potential risks to cities and towns from the onshore electrical infrastructure supporting offshore wind energy generation projects
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3585) of Steven George Xiarhos and Steven J. Ouellette for legislation to establish a special commission to study the potential risks to cities and towns from the onshore electrical infrastructure supporting offshore wind energy generation projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Steven George Xiarhos
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3585
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/27/2025 | 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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