An Act to provide sewer and water rate relief
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish a program to provide financial assistance to low-income households for sewer and water rates. The goal is to alleviate the financial burden of these essential services for vulnerable residents. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Housing and subsequently the Senate Ways and Means committee. It is similar to previous bills proposing sewer and water rate relief.
Key provisions
- Establishes a low-income sewer and water assistance program.
- Provides financial assistance to eligible households.
- Targets assistance to low-income residents.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Housing.
- The bill was subsequently referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee.
Who is affected
- Low-income households
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals struggling to afford sewer and water services
Notable changes
- This bill replicates previous attempts to address sewer and water rate affordability.
- It establishes a specific assistance program rather than broad rate adjustments.
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