3/2/22: HB 3297 is scheduled to be voted on in the Massachusetts House of Representatives during formal session on 3/3/2022 House Calendar
HB 3297, An Act supporting safe excavation practices had a virtual hearing before the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy on November 2, 2021.
Ken Conte, PLS, Vice President, Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers (MALSCE) and a Principal of ACEC/MA Member Firm Beals and Thomas testified on behalf of MALSCE and ACEC/AM at the Joint Committee's virtual hearing on natural gas bills filed for the 2021-2022 Legislative Session.
A similar bill, SB 2293 An Act relative to public safety in excavation is in the Joint Committee on Transportation and will have a hearing soon.
Please reach out to your state representative now, based on where you live/vote and ask them to support favorable action on HB 3297. Let them know that this is important for public safety, climate resiliency projects, your town and your professional practice.
ACEC/MA Letter on HB 3297 filed with the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy on November 2, 2021.
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