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MA H405

MA H405
Relative to the financing of dredging projects


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the financing of Department of Environmental Protection dredging projects in harbors and inland waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing laws to provide additional financing options for the Department of Environmental Protection's dredging projects in harbors and inland waterways. Specifically, it allows the Department to participate in funding up to 75% of dredging projects and up to 50% of other authorized work. Additionally, the bill establishes the Waterways Trust, which allows the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation to receive and hold in trust on behalf of the Commonwealth any bequests, restitutions, or gifts to be used for the repair and improvement of harbors and inland waterways, which can be expended without further appropriation.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4571 (on 06/06/2018)

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