H 992
An Act relative to municipal assistance for clean water and economic development infrastructure
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts municipalities for upgrading and maintaining their water infrastructure. It proposes using state bonding to cover costs associated with repairing existing systems and expanding water services to meet growing needs. The goal is to improve water quality and support broader economic development within communities. The bill aims to address critical infrastructure needs across the state.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the state to issue bonds to fund municipal water infrastructure projects.
- Provides funding for maintenance, repair, and expansion of water systems.
- Prioritizes projects that improve water quality and address identified infrastructure deficiencies.
- Allows municipalities to apply for state funding to support their water infrastructure plans.
- Establishes a process for municipalities to submit proposals and receive funding.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts municipalities
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Water utilities
- Local government officials
Notable changes
- Creates a new state funding mechanism for municipal water infrastructure.
- Expands the state’s role in supporting local water infrastructure investments.
Fiscal impact
The bill proposes the use of state bonding, which would have a fiscal impact on the state’s general fund.
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Primary sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Cosponsors
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Jay D. Livingstone
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Bill H.992 194th (Current)
An Act relative to municipal assistance for clean water and economic development infrastructure
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 992) of Jay D. Livingstone for legislation to provide bonding for municipal water infrastructure maintenance, repair, and expansion. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenter: Jay D. Livingstone
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.992
| 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 |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5307 |
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