Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

H 1779 — An Act relative to vegetation management plans for transmission companies and railroads

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4651

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1779) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to promulgate rules and regulations relative to landscape management by transmission companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4651

  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/20/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  3. Senate concurred

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 200 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (200)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 1779 do?
By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1779) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to promulgate rules and regulations relative to landscape management by transmission companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Who sponsors H 1779?
H 1779 is sponsored by Paul R. Heroux, Lori A. Ehrlich, Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), and Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 1779?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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 H 1779?
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