Bill
SD 178
Overview: Bill Number: SD 178, Title: An Act relative to the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025Purpose and Intent: The ma
Overview: Bill Number: SD 178, Title: An Act relative to the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund to support the long-term preservation and maintenance of Salisbury Beach, a popular coastal destination in Massachusetts. The fund would provide a dedicated source of funding for beach nourishment, erosion control, and other conservation efforts to protect this natural resource.
Key Provisions:
- Creates the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund as a separate fund within the state treasury
- Directs a portion of state revenue from the Salisbury Beach reservation system to be deposited into the fund
- Allows the fund to accept private donations and grants to supplement state funding
- Establishes an oversight board to manage the fund and determine funding priorities
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary beneficiaries would be the town of Salisbury and visitors to Salisbury Beach, who would see improved beach conditions and preservation of this coastal environment. The fund would also support local businesses and the regional tourism economy that rely on the beach.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: As a proposed bill, this legislation has not yet been formally introduced or considered by the state legislature. If passed, the trust fund would be established immediately, with ongoing funding and management overseen by the newly created oversight board.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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