Massachusetts S 2715: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to telecommunications, utilities and energy issues

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SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 2715 
 
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court 
(2021-2022) 
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SENATE, February 24, 2022. 
 The committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, to whom was referred the 
petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2127) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay 
N. Sabadosa, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to 
analyze future need for electric vehicle infrastructure within the commonwealth; (accompanied 
by bill, Senate, No. 2128) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne 
M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to facilitate electric 
vehicle ownership among low- and middle-income families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 
2129) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Barry R. Finegold and other 
members of the General Court for legislation to make electric vehicles more affordable; 
(accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2137) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to protect 
broadband access in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2143) of Joanne M. 
Comerford for legislation to protect consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases; 
(accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2146) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Harriette L. Chandler for 
legislation to promote net neutrality and consumer protection; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 
2152) of Brendan P. Crighton, Christina A. Minicucci and James B. Eldridge for legislation to 
establish the gateway cities renewable, efficient, and electrified neighborhoods initiative; 
(accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2153) of Julian Cyr for legislation to empower communities to 
transition to renewable energy; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2155) of Julian Cyr for 
legislation to enhance reliability of renewable resources in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by 
bill, Senate, No. 2157) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to renewable energy generation and 
market efficiency; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2160) of Diana DiZoglio and Adam J. 
Scanlon for legislation to prohibit misleading telemarketer calls to consumers; (accompanied by 
bill, Senate, No. 2161) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to create a Department of Utilities 
Disaster Relief Fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2162) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation 
relative to transparency, accountability, and fairness impacting utility rates; (accompanied by 
bill, Senate, No. 2163) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to gas leaks and infrastructure; 
(accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2164) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to pole health; 
(accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2165) of James B. Eldridge, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick 

 
Lewis, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase solar 
rooftop energy; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2166) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, 
Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to ensure gas safety and consumer 
fairness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2167) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, 
Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to increase funding and enhance the 
mission of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2168) of 
James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and Tami L. Gouveia for 
legislation to ensure access to solar energy for all communities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, 
No. 2169) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael O. 
Moore for legislation to support solar distribution; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2170) of 
James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Brandy Fluker Oakley, Erika Uyterhoeven and other 
members of the General Court for legislation to invest in a prosperous, clean commonwealth by 
2030; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2171) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and 
Michael O. Moore for legislation to remove barriers for municipal power communities to 
become green communities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2172) of Ryan C. Fattman for 
legislation relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 
2173) of Paul R. Feeney, Joan B. Lovely, John C. Velis, Thomas M. Stanley and other members 
of the General Court for legislation to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair; 
(accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2175) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to reduce 
administrative burden for government and industry; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2176) of 
Paul R. Feeney, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Walter F. Timilty and Maria Duaime Robinson 
for legislation to promote gas safety; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2177) of Paul R. Feeney, 
Walter F. Timilty and Maria Duaime Robinson for legislation relative to natural gas shut-off 
valve