H4721
An Act relative to the board of water commissioners of the Dalton fire district
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to clarify and potentially modify the governance and operations of the Board of Water Commissioners for the Dalton Fire District. It aims to ensure the board’s effectiveness and accountability in managing the district’s water resources. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature, with hearings and committee reviews planned. The goal is to establish a framework for the board’s responsibilities and decision-making processes.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the board’s authority over water resources within the Dalton Fire District.
- Addresses the composition and responsibilities of the board members.
- Establishes procedures for board meetings and decision-making.
- Outlines requirements for reporting and record-keeping.
- Specifies the board’s role in ensuring water quality and supply.
Who is affected
- Residents of the Dalton Fire District
- The Board of Water Commissioners of the Dalton Fire District
- Municipalities within the Dalton Fire District
- Regional Government entities involved with water resources
Notable changes
- The bill’s specific changes to existing regulations are still being determined through committee review.
- It may establish new reporting requirements for the board.
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Bill H.4721 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the board of water commissioners of the Dalton fire district
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Leigh Davis relative to the board of water commissioners of the Dalton fire district. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Leigh Davis , Paul W. Mark Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Bill History
Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4721
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 1/20/2026 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
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