H 4591
to create a Merrimack River Collaborative
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Merrimack River Collaborative to coordinate efforts to improve the water quality and ecological health of the Merrimack River and its tributaries. The Collaborative will bring together representatives from local governments, state agencies, non-profit organizations, and universities to monitor water quality, prioritize projects, and advocate for funding. It aims to address issues like pollution, habitat loss, and climate resilience within the river’s watershed, with a goal of making the river swimmable and de-listed from impaired waterbody lists.
Key provisions
- Creates a Merrimack River Collaborative with a broad membership including local officials, state agency representatives, and environmental organizations.
- The Collaborative’s initial geographic focus is the mainstem of the Merrimack River, with potential expansion to tributaries.
- The Collaborative will monitor water quality, disseminate information on pollutants, and prioritize implementation projects.
- It will serve as a liaison for similar efforts in New Hampshire and explore an interstate compact.
- The Collaborative will produce an annual report outlining its activities and recommendations.
- The Collaborative is not a funded entity and cannot provide compensation to its members.
- The Collaborative may hold public hearings to gather data and testimony.
- The Executive Committee, comprised of representatives from key organizations, will make final decisions.
Who is affected
- Local governments bordering the Merrimack River
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Bruce E. Tarr
Francisco E. Paulino
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Bill H.4591 194th (Current)
An Act to create a Merrimack River Collaborative
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4591
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/9/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 10/9/2025 | House | New draft of H1053 |
| 10/9/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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