A “Yes” vote means important infrastructure projects like the Andover landfill cleanup and wastewater treatment projects are financed with regular state bonds so they can move forward immediately. Also, the projects are less expensive because the state will receive lower interest rates and the integrity of the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund is protected.
A bill to increase funding for aquatic invasive species prevention and research by increasing the AIS surcharge on three year boat licenses. The AIS surcharge has not been increased since 1993.