An Act relative to establishing accountability for stormwater runoff mitigation and watershed restoration
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to create a program focused on reducing stormwater runoff from roadways and supporting efforts to restore watersheds throughout the state. The bill aims to address the urgent need for watershed restoration by giving the Department of Transportation the authority to implement mitigation strategies. An emergency preamble indicates the need for immediate action to achieve these goals.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Transportation to establish a stormwater runoff mitigation program.
- Directs the program to contribute to watershed restoration efforts.
- Recognizes the urgency of addressing watershed restoration.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
- The bill was subsequently referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Watersheds in Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Establishes a new program for stormwater runoff mitigation.
- Expands the role of the Department of Transportation in watershed restoration.
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