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House 4939 - Petition of Michael R. Knapik and Michael F. Kane for legislation relative to restricting the authority of the HolyokePower and Electric Company and the Holyoke Water Power Company.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 08/07/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5060

Sponsor:

  • Michael R. Knapik

All Bill Actions

  • 07/03/08 H Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government -HJ 1679
  • 07/07/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 1991
  • Public Hearing date Jul 15 am at 11:00 in Room B-1
  • 07/23/08 H Reporting date extended to Friday, August 15, 2008 -HJ 1769
  • 07/24/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 2138
  • 08/07/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H5060

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