S2586Introduced in the Senate
Permits the town of Tiverton to require additional testing, to be performed by and at the expense of the developer, to ensure that there is no dewatering or loss of effective recharge to surrounding wells within close proximity of the new construction.
Introduced by Louis Dipalma, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Permits the town of Tiverton to require additional testing, to be performed by and at the expense of the developer, to ensure that there is no dewatering or loss of effective recharge to surrounding wells within close proximity of the new construction.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study · May 12, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| Tiara Mack | 6 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Absent |
| Meghan Kallman | 15 | Absent |
| Gordon Rogers | 21 | Yes |
| Melissa Murray | 24 | Absent |
| Alana DiMario | 36 | Yes |
| Victoria Gu | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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