MA H1809

Bill

To establish a Merrimack Valley River district council

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
12/11/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a Merrimack Valley River district council consisting of membership from the cities and towns along the Massachusetts portion of said river. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Merrimack Valley River District Council consisting of members from cities and towns along the Massachusetts portion of the Merrimack River. The Council will review and investigate issues related to the use, improvement, and management of the river and its resources, including water conservation, water quality, stream flow, sewage treatment, fisheries and wildlife, recreation, and future water supply needs. The Council can make recommendations to state agencies and the state legislature, and will receive technical assistance from the Water Resources Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection. The Council can also receive grants from government and private entities, and must report annually to its member communities on its finances.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Linda Campbell (D), Tami Gouveia (D), Christina Minicucci (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 12/11/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1809

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1809
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1809.pdf

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H1792	Authorizing cities and towns to establish reduced maximum tow rates during certain declared emergencies	Accompanied a new draft, see H4289	Similar To
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H2668	Relative to the enhanced disposition of surplus motor vehicles owned by the commonwealth or authorities established by the state	Accompanied a study order, see H5103	Similar To
H341	Relative to the distribution of revenues accruing from the sale of lottery tickets	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
S216	Relative to promoting local economic development	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2309	To create a Merrimack River District Commission	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To

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