H 1003
An Act relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a drought management task force in Massachusetts to help ensure adequate water supplies. The task force will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to manage drought conditions effectively. It aims to improve the state’s preparedness and response to droughts, protecting water resources and mitigating potential impacts on communities and the environment. The bill seeks to build upon existing efforts to address drought challenges.
Key provisions
- Creation of a Drought Management Task Force.
- The task force will develop a statewide drought management plan.
- The plan will include strategies for monitoring water supplies and forecasting drought conditions.
- The task force will assess the impacts of drought on various sectors, such as agriculture, municipalities, and the environment.
- The plan will outline actions to mitigate the effects of drought and promote water conservation.
- The task force will make recommendations for policy changes to improve drought resilience.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Agriculture sector
- Environment
- Water resource managers
- General public
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated task force to oversee drought management.
- Requires the development of a comprehensive statewide drought management plan.
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Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.1003 194th (Current)
An Act relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management
By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1003) of Joan Meschino, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a drought management task force. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenters: Joan Meschino , David M. Rogers
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1003
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5219 |
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