Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1042: An Act relative to the Quabbin Watershed and regional equity
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1042 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the Quabbin Watershed and regional equity. Primary sponsor: Aaron Saunders (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5307.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1042) of Aaron L. Saunders for legislation to establish the the Quabbin host community trust fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Saunders | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Hampden |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5307
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources