An Act establishing a special commission to investigate double utility poles

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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2315) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to establish a special commission to investigate double utility poles and identify a timeline for their removal. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Feb 17, 2026 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 42 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -2 42/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 241 days quiet

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