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MA H4159
Authorizing the town of Nantucket to supply itself and its inhabitants with water
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Introduced
08/26/2019
08/26/2019
In Committee
12/26/2019
12/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the water supply in the town of Nantucket. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the town of Nantucket to supply itself and its inhabitants with water for various purposes, including fire extinguishment and domestic use. It allows the town to acquire water rights and sources, construct and maintain water infrastructure, and issue bonds to finance these efforts. The bill consolidates existing water authorities and enterprise funds into a single water department, with a five-member board of water commissioners overseeing operations. The bill also outlines provisions related to managing personnel, rates, and revenue, as well as repealing prior legislation specific to Nantucket's water supply.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Amended by substitution of a bill with the same title, H4399 (on 07/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4159 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4159.pdf |
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