Telephone Number Portability [HB-6355]
[Telecommunications ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Allows users of telecommunications services to retain, within the same area code, existing phone numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications service provider to another.
HB-6355: Telephone Number Portability
Sponsored by: Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 06/27/2017
Solar Energy Permitting [SB-943]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
Promotes the development and utilization of solar energy systems by reducing local burdens on the development process thereto.
SB-943: Solar Energy Permitting
Sponsored by: Sen. Joshua Miller
Introduced, Referred To Senate Environment And Agriculture on 06/08/2017
The Towing Storage Act [HB-5991]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Crime ]
Requires that motor vehicles lawfully seized by police officers for investigation or for lack of registration not be released to their owners until the towing charges are paid and valid registration certificates are produced.
HB-5991: The Towing Storage Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Carol McEntee
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/04/2017
Railroad Preservation [HB-5978]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Suspends any payments due to MBTA or its operating subcontractor for so long as either is in default on the South County operating agreement.
HB-5978: Railroad Preservation
Sponsored by: Rep. Jean Barros
Committee Postponed At Request Of Sponsor (06/08/2017) on 06/08/2017