H3487

Establishing a special commission to investigate double utility poles

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a special commission to investigate double utility poles in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a special commission to investigate and study the use of double utility poles in Massachusetts. The commission will consider the number of double poles, the reasons they have been in place, and the process for their removal. It will also investigate the timeliness of pole removal, barriers to removal, and solutions to communication issues among parties. The commission will make recommendations and propose legislation by June 30, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Discharged to the committee on House Rules

Mar 23

House

Accompanied by H3975

Mar 23

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently