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MA S535

Relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2540 (on 02/18/2020)

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