H3472

Relative to reasonable municipal expense reimbursement

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3472 amends the Energy Facilities Siting Board to consider municipal expense reimbursement for application-related costs.

Massachusetts H3472 amends Section 69H of Chapter 164 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require the Energy Facilities Siting Board to consider requests from municipalities for reimbursement of expenses incurred during the application process. The bill mandates the board to assess fees on applicants to cover these reasonable municipal expenses. This change aims to ensure that municipalities are compensated for their costs related to the application process.

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Calendar

Jun 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5323

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sep 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025