H4110
An Act to eliminate the North River Commission and put in the hands of local town conservation commission
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to dissolve the North River Commission and transfer its responsibilities to the conservation commissions of the local towns that border the North River. The goal is to streamline environmental management and decision-making at the local level. Supporters argue this will allow for more responsive and community-based conservation efforts. The bill seeks to consolidate authority regarding the North River’s protection and management.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the North River Commission.
- Transfers the Commission’s duties to local town conservation commissions.
- Focuses on the management and protection of the North River.
- Aims to improve local control over environmental issues.
- No specific details on how responsibilities will be transitioned are included in the text.
Who is affected
- Towns bordering the North River
- Local conservation commissions
- Residents of towns bordering the North River
- The North River ecosystem
Notable changes
- Shifts authority from a regional commission to local town governments.
- Potentially streamlines environmental oversight in the North River watershed.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.4110 194th (Current)
An Act to eliminate the North River Commission and put in the hands of local town conservation commission
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4110) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the North River Commission. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4110
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 5/15/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5307 |
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