An Act relative to municipal voices in gas utility work

SD 1476 requires gas companies to obtain written consent from city councils or select boards before digging in municipal streets and to share detailed project information within 30 days of a request. This directly affects municipalities (cities/towns) and gas companies, mandating disclosure of pipeline age, leaks, repair plans, and project details like street segments and safety risks. The bill also adds a requirement for gas companies to submit infrastructure repair plans to affected municipalities 3 days before department approval, allowing 90 days for municipal feedback. These provisions aim to increase transparency and local input into gas utility work while maintaining existing regulatory frameworks.