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MA S617
Relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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 state's environmental affairs office. The Task Force will include officials from various state agencies and organizations responsible for areas affected by drought, and will be responsible for collecting and assessing drought-related information, facilitating coordination and communication, and providing recommendations to state officials on the level of drought and appropriate response measures. The bill also empowers the Secretary of Environmental Affairs to order water conservation measures, including limits on non-essential outdoor water use, based on the severity of drought conditions in order to protect public health, safety, and the environment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied S530 (on 03/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S617 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S617.pdf |
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