S2652
An Act authorizing the city of Taunton to establish a separate billing rate for water supplied to manufactured housing communities
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Bill overview
This bill allows the city of Taunton, Massachusetts, to set a different water billing rate for residents of manufactured housing communities. Currently, these communities often pay the same rate as single-family homes, which can be more expensive. This legislation aims to address this disparity and provide a more equitable billing system for residents in these communities.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Taunton to establish a separate water billing rate.
- The new rate would apply specifically to manufactured housing communities.
- The bill requires approval from the mayor and city council of Taunton.
- It addresses a potential cost difference between water service for manufactured housing and traditional housing.
- The legislation is a response to concerns about the cost of water service for residents in these communities.
- It allows for a more tailored billing approach based on usage and community type.
Who is affected
- Residents of manufactured housing communities in Taunton, MA
- The City of Taunton
- Water utilities in Taunton
Notable changes
- Currently, manufactured housing communities often pay the same water rate as single-family homes.
- This bill creates a separate billing rate specifically for these communities.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
Kelly A. Dooner
Norman J. Orrall
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Bill S.2652 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the city of Taunton to establish a separate billing rate for water supplied to manufactured housing communities
By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Thurber of Somerset, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2652) of Kelly A. Dooner, Justin Thurber and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Taunton to establish a separate billing rate for water supplied to manufactured housing communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Kelly A. Dooner , Justin Thurber City/Town: Taunton (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 13 actions for Bill S.2652
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 10/20/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 11/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 2/2/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 2/2/2026 | Senate | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 5/4/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
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