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MA S535
Relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management
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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
For legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a drought management task force within the office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The task force will collect and assess technical information, facilitate coordination and communication, and provide recommendations to state officials on the level of drought and appropriate responses, including water conservation measures that the Secretary can order to protect public health, safety, or the environment. Cities and towns must enforce any water conservation restrictions issued by the Secretary.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (15)
Mike Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2540 (on 02/18/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S535 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S535.pdf |
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