An Act pertaining to regional resilience and flood protection entities
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes the creation of the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority. The authority would be responsible for coordinating efforts to manage and reduce flood risks across the state. It aims to improve the state’s ability to respond to and mitigate the impacts of flooding events. The legislation seeks to streamline flood management strategies and enhance regional resilience.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority.
- The Authority will coordinate flood management and mitigation efforts.
- The Authority will develop and implement a statewide flood management plan.
- The Authority will work with regional resilience and flood protection entities.
- The Authority will assess flood risks and vulnerabilities.
- The Authority will provide technical assistance to local governments.
- The Authority will conduct research on flood management strategies.
- The Authority will oversee the use of state and federal funds for flood management.
Who is affected
- State government
- Local governments
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Businesses in Massachusetts
- Environmental agencies
Notable changes
- Creates a new statewide authority for flood management.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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