An Act establishing a Massachusetts Flood Risk Protection Program
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 559) of Marc R. Pacheco and Nick Collins for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Flood Risk Protection Program. Environment and Natural Resources.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Marc R. Pacheco
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to to address climate change impacts from sea level rise, floods, and storms through voluntary property buyouts and wetland restoration, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety and health.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/16/2023 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/16/2023 | House | House concurred |
| 5/10/2023 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/17/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 3/28/2024 | Senate | Accompanied S557 |
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