An Act relative to the Quabbin Watershed and regional equity
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes the creation of the Quabbin Host Community Trust Fund, aimed at addressing historical inequities stemming from the Quabbin Reservoir project. The fund would provide resources to communities that were displaced or negatively impacted by the construction of the reservoir. It seeks to promote regional equity and support the economic and social well-being of these host communities. The bill also includes a study order (H5307) to examine related issues.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Quabbin Host Community Trust Fund.
- Directs the fund to support economic development in affected communities.
- Requires the fund to prioritize projects benefiting residents of host communities.
- Includes a study order (H5307) to examine the impacts of the Quabbin Reservoir project.
Who is affected
- Communities historically impacted by the Quabbin Reservoir project
- Residents of those communities
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated funding mechanism to address past inequities.
- Mandates a study to further analyze the long-term effects of the Quabbin Reservoir.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Jacob R. Oliveira
Joanne M. Comerford
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