H 1053
An Act to create a Merrimack River Collaborative
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Merrimack River Collaborative, a group dedicated to monitoring, improving, and restoring the water quality of the Merrimack River. The collaborative will work to address issues impacting the river's health and ecosystem. It’s intended to be a coordinated effort involving various stakeholders to achieve these goals. This legislation aims to bolster efforts to protect and enhance the Merrimack River.
Key provisions
- Creates a Merrimack River Collaborative.
- Authorizes the Collaborative to monitor water quality.
- Directs the Collaborative to implement strategies for river improvement.
- Mandates the Collaborative to focus on restoring the Merrimack River's ecosystem.
- Establishes the framework for the Collaborative's operations and responsibilities.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Stakeholders involved in Merrimack River activities (e.g., fishing, recreation, agriculture)
- Environmental organizations
- Government agencies responsible for water quality management
- The Merrimack River ecosystem
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal collaborative structure for river management.
- Provides a mechanism for coordinated action regarding water quality.
- Likely strengthens existing efforts to protect the Merrimack River.
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Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Bruce E. Tarr
Francisco E. Paulino
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Bill H.1053 194th (Current)
An Act to create a Merrimack River Collaborative
By Representative Shand of Newburyport and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1053) of Dawne Shand, Bruce E. Tarr and Francisco E. Paulino for legislation to create a Merrimack River Collaborative to monitor, improve, and restore water quality. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenters: Dawne Shand , Bruce E. Tarr
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1053
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/9/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4591 |
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