Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

S 1968 — An Act relative to the failure to remove existing utility poles

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2552

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1968) of Cindy F. Friedman and Sean Garballey for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2552

  2. Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2019 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 201 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (201)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1968 do?
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1968) of Cindy F. Friedman and Sean Garballey for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Who sponsors S 1968?
S 1968 is sponsored by Cindy F. Friedman (Democrat) and Sean Garballey (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1968?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1968?
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