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Proposed state law

Transfer Governance to Hull Municipal Light Board

Last activity August 13, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

  1. Filed

    August 10, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to report it out or send the subject to study.

  3. Reported out of committee

  4. Passed the legislature

  5. Signed by the Governor

The bill would place the Hull Municipal Light Plant under the authority of the Town’s Municipal Light Board, with powers to operate, manage, and set policy under Chapter 164 of the General Laws. It notes that existing contracts and bargaining agreements remain intact. The act would take effect upon passage; local approval has been received for this petition.

Affects Hull residents

Filed by Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor

Now with the Massachusetts House of Representatives

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Official title

An Act relative to the governance of the municipal light plant in the town of Hull

Text as filed

By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5654) of Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) relative to the governance of the municipal light plant in the town of Hull. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Timeline

  1. August 10, 2026

    Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

    House

  2. August 13, 2026

    Senate concurred

    Senate