H 3458
An Act relative to double poles
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This bill, H.3458, proposed to examine the use of ‘double poles’ – utility poles supporting two lines – by distribution and telephone companies in Massachusetts. The bill aimed to study the potential impacts and benefits of this practice, including safety, aesthetics, and infrastructure efficiency. Despite being referred to committees and undergoing a hearing, the bill ultimately failed to pass into law.
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Bill H.3458 194th (Current)
An Act relative to double poles
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3458) of Tackey Chan relative to the use of double utility poles of distribution or telephone companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Tackey Chan
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3458
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/2/2025 | 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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