An Act relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve how Massachusetts manages water supplies, particularly during droughts. It seeks to establish more effective drought management strategies to ensure sufficient water resources are available to residents and businesses. The legislation focuses on proactive planning and response measures to mitigate the impacts of drought conditions. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing this critical issue.
Key provisions
- Establishes a statewide drought management plan.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to develop guidelines for water conservation.
- Directs the Department of Conservation and Recreation to assess water resources and drought risks.
- Promotes collaboration between state agencies and local governments in drought planning.
- Encourages the use of water-efficient technologies and practices.
- Creates a drought monitoring and reporting system.
- Expands the definition of ‘drought’ for reporting purposes.
- Addresses water supply issues in specific regions of the state.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Businesses in Massachusetts
- State Agencies (Department of Public Health, Department of Conservation and Recreation)
- Local Governments
- Water Resource Managers
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Sponsors
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11 on record
Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsors
Christopher Richard Flanagan
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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