An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve quality assurance standards for roadway excavation projects in Massachusetts. It seeks to regulate utility permits related to road excavation, ensuring that laborers working on these projects receive fair wages and benefits as outlined in an agreement. The bill intends to increase transparency and accountability in how road excavation projects are managed and executed. It is intended to address labor practices related to utility work on roadways.
Key provisions
- Requires permits for roadway excavation projects.
- Establishes standards for wages and benefits for laborers involved in these projects.
- Focuses on ensuring agreements between utility companies and laborers are followed.
- Directs regulation to the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
- Aims to improve transparency in road excavation practices.
- Addresses labor practices related to utility work on roadways.
Who is affected
- Utility companies
- Laborers involved in roadway excavation
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Construction industry
- Government agencies responsible for road maintenance
Notable changes
- Introduces regulations for roadway excavation permits.
- Mandates adherence to labor agreements regarding wages and benefits.
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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