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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the financing of Department of Environmental Protection dredging projects in harbors and inland waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 91 of the General Laws to expand the list of federal agencies that can be involved in dredging projects in harbors and inland waterways to include the United States Army Corps of Engineers, in addition to the existing Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. The bill also allows the Department of Environmental Protection to participate in funding up to 75% of dredging projects and up to 50% of other authorized work. Additionally, the bill establishes the Waterways Trust, which allows the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation to receive and hold bequests, restitutions, or gifts to be used for repairing and improving harbors and inland waterways.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2540 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S512 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S512.pdf |
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