Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5654: An Act relative to the governance of the municipal light plant in the town of Hull
Status: In committee, September 11, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 10, 2026:
Section 1. Subsection C of Section 4 of Chapter 8 of the Acts of 1989, as amended, is hereby amended by striking out paragraph 14A, as inserted by Chapter 93 of the Acts of 1993. Section 2. Upon the effective date of this act, the Municipal Light Board of the Town of Hull shall possess all powers, duties, and responsibilities regarding the operation, management, and control of the Municipal Light Plant as provided in Chapter 164 of the General Laws and any other applicable general or special law, including, but not limited to, the authority to make policy, to hire and fire the Municipal Light Plant Manager, subject to applicable collective bargaining agreements, civil service requirements, and other applicable law. Section 3. Nothing in this act shall be construed to impair existing lawful contracts, obligations, or collective bargaining agreements of the Municipal Light Plant. Section 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Joan Meschino (D, 3rd Plymouth) · primary sponsor
- Patrick O'Connor (R, First Plymouth and Norfolk)
Latest actions
- : Hearing scheduled for 09/21/2026 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Common questions
- What is H5654?
- H5654 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to the governance of the municipal light plant in the town of Hull.
- What is the status of H5654?
- In committee as of September 11, 2026. Latest action: Hearing scheduled for 09/21/2026 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only (September 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5654?
- Joan Meschino (D, 3rd Plymouth), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H5654?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5654
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