{"AmendmentNumber":"128","ParentBillNumber":"S3143","Bill":null,"Sponsor":{"Id":"BET0","Name":"Bruce E. Tarr","Type":1,"Details":"https://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/194/LegislativeMembers/BET0","ResponseDate":"2026-06-26T13:06:41.903"},"Category":null,"Action":"Rejected","RollCall":[],"Title":"Division of Ratepayer Relief and Affordability","Branch":"Senate","RedraftNumber":null,"IsFurther":false,"GeneralCourtNumber":194,"Text":"Mr. Tarr moves that the proposed new text be amended by striking in line 455 the word \"and\" and by inserting, in line 460, after the word \"level\" the following:- \"; and (vi) a division of ratepayer relief and affordability, which shall monitor, analyze and report on the impacts of energy policies, programs and procurement activities on residential, commercial and industrial ratepayers; evaluate the affordability of electric and gas service across income groups and regions; identify opportunities to reduce or avoid ratepayer costs; review proposed actions of the department and the department of public utilities for their effects on customer bills; and recommend strategies to minimize energy burdens and prevent the imposition of new charges or surcharges on ratepayers. The division shall serve as the principal point of contact within the department for matters relating to ratepayer affordability and shall coordinate with other divisions, state agencies and stakeholders to ensure that ratepayer impacts are fully considered in all departmental actions.\"\r\n"}