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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the costs imposed upon the municipal and district ratepayers due to public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems capital upgrades. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to assist municipal and district ratepayers by addressing the significant costs imposed on them due to capital upgrades required for public drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The bill establishes a process where any proposal initiated by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) that results in additional costs for cities and towns is considered a "local mandate." This requires the EOEEA to complete a regulatory impact statement that identifies the problem being addressed, the financial impacts on various stakeholders, and the specific benefits of the proposal. The bill also requires the EOEEA to provide preliminary notification to a list of stakeholders, including legislative committees and the Massachusetts Municipal Association, before proposing any new rules, regulations, or policies. The goal is to ensure that the costs and benefits of EOEEA proposals are fully considered and that local ratepayers are not unduly burdened.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Jim Arciero (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Brian Murray (D),
David Nangle (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4544 (on 05/30/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H463 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H463.pdf |
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