An Act prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3400) of Steven Owens, Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Mar 9, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H5183
Session: 194th
Momentum: 46 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 46/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 220 days quiet

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