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MA H793

Creating a special commission to study the equity of chapter 21J and 21O


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition of Danielle W. Gregoire for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the reimbursement for damages of third party property owners as the result of negligent petroleum releases. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study the equity of Chapters 21J and 21O, which deal with reimbursement for damages to third-party property owners resulting from negligent petroleum releases. The commission will investigate how third-party property owners are reimbursed and develop a protocol for a direct reimbursement mechanism. The commission will consist of members from the state legislature, the Department of Revenue, the Underground Storage Tank Board, the Chapter 21J fund, and the Executive Office of Administration and Finance. The commission is required to report its findings, including any proposed legislation, to the relevant legislative committees and the executive office by June 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Discharged to the committee on House Rules (on 02/05/2020)

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