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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to combined sewer overflow. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 21 of the General Laws to require the Department of Environmental Protection to produce updated rules and regulations governing combined sewer overflows in the Commonwealth. The bill mandates that the Department consult with other state or municipal agencies to establish such regulations and requires public warnings to be issued when a combined sewer overflow becomes a threat to public health. The Department is required to adopt these regulations within 12 months of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Linda Campbell (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Thomas Golden (D),
James Kelcourse (R),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5116 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H820 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H820.pdf |
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