An Act relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve how Massachusetts manages water supplies during droughts. It proposes the creation of a drought management task force to develop and implement strategies for ensuring adequate water resources. The task force would be responsible for assessing drought risks, coordinating responses, and recommending policies to mitigate the impacts of drought conditions. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the state’s preparedness and resilience to drought events.
Key provisions
- Establish a drought management task force.
- The task force will assess drought risks and develop strategies.
- The task force will coordinate responses to drought conditions.
- The task force will recommend policies to mitigate drought impacts.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Businesses operating in Massachusetts
- Water resource managers
- Environmental organizations
- Agricultural sector
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Sponsors
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38 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
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