H 2324
An Act providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds
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Bill overview
This bill aims to create sustainable funds for water resource management in Massachusetts. It intends to support municipalities and regional governments in managing their water resources effectively and sustainably. The bill establishes a framework for these funds, likely to be used for projects related to water conservation, infrastructure improvements, and addressing water-related challenges. It builds upon previous proposals for similar funding mechanisms.
Key provisions
- Establishes sustainable water resource funds.
- Directs funds to municipalities and regional government entities.
- Supports water resource management projects.
- Likely to fund infrastructure improvements related to water.
- Intended to promote sustainable water practices.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Regional Government
- Water resource managers
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Represents a continuation of efforts to establish dedicated funding for water resources.
- Builds on previous legislation with similar goals (H.1781, H.2152, H.2099).
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsors
Edward R. Philips
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.2324 194th (Current)
An Act providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2324) of Edward R. Philips relative to the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Edward R. Philips Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2324
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 8/11/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/11/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 8/11/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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