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H 4101

An Act relative to the Dracut Water Supply District

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Colleen Garry

Massachusetts bill modifying Dracut Water Supply District governance and operations through special legislation, advancing toward final legislative passage.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Bill Summary · H 4101

Legislative bill overview

H 4101 is a special act addressing governance and operational matters specific to the Dracut Water Supply District in Massachusetts. The bill has progressed through multiple committees including House Rules, Joint Rules, and Environment and Natural Resources, with the Senate having already concurred on the measure.

Why is this important

Water supply districts serve critical infrastructure functions for their communities, providing essential services to residents and businesses. Changes to a district's authority, governance structure, or operational powers can affect service reliability, costs, and how the district responds to local water management challenges.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity of local legislation: Special acts benefiting single municipalities can raise questions about whether such matters should be handled locally versus through state legislature
  • Fiscal implications: Any changes to the district's powers or structure could affect water rates or taxpayer costs for district residents
  • Scope of authority changes: Without bill text details, modifications to the district's bonding authority, rate-setting power, or management structure could be contentious depending on local stakeholder interests

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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