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Bill > H2099
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 40 of the General Laws to allow municipalities, water districts, wastewater districts, and stormwater utilities to collect a reasonable fee to be used exclusively for measures to remedy and offset the environmental impacts of new or increased water withdrawals, sewering, wastewater discharges, and stormwater discharges. The fees collected would be deposited into separate "Sustainable Water Resource Funds" for drinking water, wastewater, or stormwater, and the principal and interest would be expended by a designated board, commission, or official without further appropriation. The funds could be used for various water conservation, water return, and water loss prevention measures, and could also receive monies from public and private sources, including the federal government, fines, and penalties.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Ted Philips (D)*,
Simon Cataldo (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2099 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2099.pdf |
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