S 2505
An Act relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to dissolve the Holmes Park Water District, which serves the town of Westminster. The dissolution was requested by the town of Westminster through a petition and local approval. The bill’s purpose is to transfer the water district’s assets and responsibilities to the town for management.
Key provisions
- The Holmes Park Water District is to be dissolved.
- The town of Westminster will assume responsibility for the water district’s assets.
- The bill requires local approval from Westminster.
- The assets and liabilities of the water district will be transferred to the town.
- The bill addresses the transfer of water rights and related infrastructure.
- The town will be responsible for providing water services to its residents.
- The bill outlines the process for transferring the water district’s operations.
- The bill specifies the timing for the dissolution and transfer of assets.
Who is affected
- Town of Westminster
- Residents of Westminster
- Holmes Park Water District
- Municipalities
- Regional Government
Notable changes
- The bill formally dissolves a local water district.
- It transfers control and responsibility for water services to the town of Westminster.
- This represents a shift in governance and service provision.
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Primary sponsor
Peter J. Durant
Cosponsors
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.2505 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2505) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Peter J. Durant and Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Peter J. Durant Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Westminster (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2505
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 1/21/2025 | Senate | Transmitted to the Secretary of State |
| 2/10/2025 | Senate | Returned from the Secretary of State |
| 3/10/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 3/13/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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