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MA S544

Relative to funding clean water in nitrogen sensitive areas


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to fund clean water in nitrogen sensitive areas. Environment and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to transfer $185,000,000 from the General Fund to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund to fund water pollution abatement projects for the purpose of complying with Title 5 of the State Environmental Code in any watershed designated as a nitrogen-sensitive area by the Department of Environmental Protection. The funds will be distributed proportionally to municipalities based on the number of nitrogen-sensitive watersheds within their borders. The funds can be used to support the Community Septic Management Loan Program to provide subsidies or loans to qualified borrowers.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2649 (on 02/15/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S544
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S544.pdf
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