An Act pertaining to regional resilience and flood protection entities
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes the creation of the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority. The authority’s purpose is to protect the state’s natural resources and enhance flood management and mitigation efforts. It aims to address regional resilience challenges related to flooding and water management. The bill seeks to establish a dedicated entity to oversee these critical functions.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority.
- Authorizes the authority to protect commonwealth’s natural resources.
- Focuses on flood management and mitigation strategies.
- The authority will be responsible for regional resilience planning.
Who is affected
- State of Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Environmental agencies
- Natural resource managers
- Local municipalities
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael F. Rush
Cosponsors
Michael F. Rush
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