The Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (TUE) had a productive 2013-2014 legislative session, notably advancing legislation, ultimately signed into law, which addressed aging natural gas infrastructure, broadband expansion and renewable energy resources in Massachusetts.
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Net Metering – Committee Summary
A summary of S.2214, An act relative to credit for thermal energy generated with renewable fuels, written by the staff of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Local Housing Authority Reform – Committee Summary
A summary of H.4374, An act relative to local housing authority reform, written by the staff of the Joint Committee on Housing.
Session summary from the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
The staff of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs prepared this end-of-session summary to highlight some of the committee’s legislative accomplishments for 2013-2014.
An Act relative to domestic violence – Committee Summary
A section-by-section summary of S.2234 (An Act Relative To Domestic Violence), which was enacted by both branches of the Legislature and laid before the Governor.
Substance Abuse Recovery Legislation Committee Summary
A summary of S.2142 (An Act To Increase Opportunities For Long-Term Substance Abuse Recovery), which was enacted by both branches of the Legislature and laid before the Governor.