An Act relative to establishing a commission to address double utility poles in the Commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a commission to investigate the issue of "double utility poles" – instances where two utility poles are positioned too close together – throughout the Commonwealth. The commission’s purpose is to study the problem, identify potential solutions, and make recommendations to utility companies and the state government. An emergency preamble was included, indicating a sense of urgency regarding the need to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to investigate double utility poles.
- The commission will study the causes and impacts of double utility poles.
- The commission will make recommendations to utility companies and the state.
- The commission’s findings will be reported to the legislature.
- The commission will have the authority to conduct investigations and gather data.
- The commission will be composed of relevant stakeholders.
- The commission will be established within the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy committee.
- The commission’s work will contribute to improving infrastructure and reducing visual clutter.
Who is affected
- Utility companies
- Residents of Massachusetts
- The Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee
- The Massachusetts government
- Landowners affected by the poles
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