An Act relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts
This bill requires gas and distribution companies in Massachusetts to publicly disclose details about construction contracts valued at $100,000 or more that involve work on public roads or pathways. Specifically, the law mandates that companies must notify all qualified bidders of their selection decision within two business days and publish the winning contractor's name, project location, and work duration on their websites. By making these procurement details accessible, the legislation aims to increase transparency in how private utility firms award construction projects to qualified bidders.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2023
Last action Apr 16, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Apr 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
lower
1 primary · 47 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Edward F. Coppinger
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Scanlon
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo D'Emilia
RRepublican
Co
Angelo Puppolo
DDemocratic
Co
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
Co
Carlos González
DDemocratic
Co
Carmine Gentile
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Flanagan
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Hendricks
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Worrell
DDemocratic
Co
Christine Barber
DDemocratic
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