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MA H906

MA H906
Authorizing and directing the director of the Division of Waterways to dredge the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck in the city of Quincy


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require the dredging of the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck in the city of Quincy. Environment and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes and directs the director of the Division of Waterways (a part of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering) to dredge the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck in Quincy, Massachusetts. Dredging is the process of removing sediment and debris from the bottom of a body of water to improve navigation, water flow, and environmental conditions. The bill specifies that the director may spend up to $800,000 for this dredging project, with the actual expenditure dependent on funds appropriated for this specific purpose. This legislation aims to improve the harbor's navigability and potentially address environmental or infrastructural concerns in the Houghs Neck area of Quincy by allowing for the removal of accumulated sediment from the harbor bottom.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5149 (on 02/26/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H906
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H906.pdf
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