SB 549 — relative to procedures for inspection and transfer of dams and establishing a committee to study alternatives for the funding, operation, maintenance, and repair of state-owned dams.
Last action — Signed by the Governor on 07/03/2024; Chapter 0168; Effective 07/03/2024
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 14, 2023. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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11 sponsors
1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.
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Bill Text
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Amendments
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Action History
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Signed by the Governor on 07/03/2024; Chapter 0168; Effective 07/03/2024
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Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024 HJ 16 P. 45
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Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024); SJ 18
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Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 39
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/24/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC) HC 20 P. 13
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Executive Session: 04/24/2024 10:00 am LOB 305
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Public Hearing: 04/10/2024 02:30 pm LOB 305-307
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Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 6 P. 140
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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0567s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2024; SJ 4
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Committee Amendment # 2024-0567s, AA, VV; 02/15/2024; SJ 4
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-0567s, 02/15/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 7
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Hearing: 01/30/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 5
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To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
Sponsors
- Debra Altschiller · Cosponsor
- Donovan Fenton · Cosponsor
- Cindy Rosenwald · Cosponsor
- Kevin Avard · Cosponsor
- Regina Birdsell · Cosponsor
- Mark McConkey · Cosponsor
- John Cloutier · Cosponsor
- David Watters · Cosponsor
- Lou D'Allesandro · Primary
- Donna M. Soucy · Cosponsor
- Shannon E. Chandley · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 404 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (10)
- Debra Altschiller Democrat
- Donovan Fenton Democrat
- Cindy Rosenwald Democrat
- Kevin Avard Republican
- Regina Birdsell Republican
- Mark McConkey Republican
- John Cloutier Democrat
- David Watters Democrat
- Donna M. Soucy
- Shannon E. Chandley
Not signed on (404)
404 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 549?
- SB 549 is sponsored by Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Kevin Avard (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), Mark McConkey (Republican), John Cloutier (Democrat), David Watters (Democrat), Lou D'Allesandro, Donna M. Soucy, and Shannon E. Chandley.
- What is the current status of SB 549?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 14, 2023. Enacted.
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