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Introduced
08/05/2019
08/05/2019
In Committee
08/08/2019
08/08/2019
Crossed Over
08/05/2019
08/05/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
SENATE, August 5, 2019 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to create a Merrimack River District Commission (Senate, No. 457),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2309).
AI Summary
This bill creates a Merrimack River District Commission to review the state of health of the Merrimack River and its tributaries in order to improve and restore water quality. The commission will consist of various state officials and representatives from environmental organizations, and will be advised by an advisory panel of local officials and stakeholders. The commission will conduct public hearings, collect data, and make recommendations for measures to ensure the present and future health of the Merrimack River, including an implementation plan for the necessary infrastructure, equipment, communication systems, funding, and programs. The commission is required to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by January 1, 2021, and the first meeting of the commission must be held by January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)
Last Action
Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 08/08/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2309 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2309.pdf |
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