H 3472
An Act relative to reasonable municipal expense reimbursement
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish a process for municipalities to request reimbursement from the Energy Facilities Siting Board for expenses incurred when applying for permits related to energy facilities. Specifically, it aims to allow municipalities to recover costs associated with these applications. The bill directs the Siting Board to consider these reimbursement requests. It is intended to provide municipalities with financial support when dealing with energy infrastructure projects.
Key provisions
- Directs the Energy Facilities Siting Board to consider requests from municipalities.
- Relates to reimbursement of application expenses.
- Concerns permits for energy facilities.
- Addresses costs incurred by municipalities in the permitting process.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Energy Facilities Siting Board
- Local Governments
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Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Michael S. Day
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Bill H.3472 194th (Current)
An Act relative to reasonable municipal expense reimbursement
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3472) of Michael S. Day that the Energy Facilities Siting Board consider requests of municipalities for reimbursement of application expenses. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Michael S. Day
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3472
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/8/2025 | 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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