Bill
H 1022
Summary of H 1022: An Act relative to meeting the Commonwealth's water infrastructure future OverviewThis bill, titled "An Act relative to meeting the Commonwealth's water infrastr
This bill, titled "An Act relative to meeting the Commonwealth's water infrastructure future", aims to address the state's critical water infrastructure needs. It replaces an earlier bill, HD 2634, and has a reporting deadline extended to December 31, 2025.
The bill would establish a comprehensive water infrastructure investment program to:
Assess Water System Needs: Require a statewide assessment of water and sewer system conditions, needs, and projected costs for repairs and upgrades over the next 20 years.
Create Water Infrastructure Fund: Establish a dedicated "Water Infrastructure Fund" to finance improvements, with revenue sources including:
Provide Grants and Loans: Authorize the fund to provide grants and low-interest loans to municipalities and water/sewer districts for eligible water infrastructure projects.
Promote Efficiency and Resilience: Prioritize projects that improve water conservation, efficiency, and climate resilience, such as:
Establish Oversight Board: Create a Water Infrastructure Investment Board to oversee the fund and project selection process.
If enacted, this bill could have far-reaching effects on the Commonwealth's water systems, including:
The bill has a reporting deadline of December 31, 2025, by which the Water Infrastructure Investment Board must submit findings and recommendations to the legislature. This suggests the program and fund would likely be implemented over the next several years, subject to further legislative action.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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