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MA H3761
Authorizing the town of Nantucket to supply itself and its inhabitants with water
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Introduced
05/15/2017
05/15/2017
In Committee
07/27/2017
07/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the water supply in the town of Nantucket. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the town of Nantucket to supply water to itself and its inhabitants for fire extinguishment, domestic, and other purposes. It allows the town to acquire water rights and properties, construct and maintain water infrastructure, and issue bonds to finance these activities. The bill also establishes a five-member board of water commissioners to manage the town's water operations, sets guidelines for water rates and revenue usage, and dissolves the previously existing Siasconset water district and Wannacomet Water Company. The bill is intended to consolidate Nantucket's water supply and management under the town's control.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 08/03/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3761 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3761.pdf |
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