Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 671: An Act to create a Merrimack River Collaborative
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 671 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Primary sponsor: Bruce Tarr (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Bruce E. Tarr and Dawne Shand for legislation relative to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Barry Finegold | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex and Middlesex |
| Dawne Shand | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
- Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources