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MA S1497
Resolve to establish a commission to study the health impacts from land based wind turbines to protect the health of the citizens of the commonwealth
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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 establish a commission to study the health impacts from land based wind turbines to protect the health of the citizens of the commonwealth. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to investigate and study the incidence and impacts in the Commonwealth of adverse health impacts from land-based wind turbines. The commission would consist of 19 members, including state officials, experts in relevant fields, and members of the public living near wind turbines. The commission would conduct a cost-benefit analysis of various potential actions, such as a public health screening study, developing educational materials, and statewide surveillance and testing. The commission would also investigate the availability of grants and federal funds for further research on the adverse health impacts of land-based wind turbines. The commission would report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature within one year of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2772 (on 03/17/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1497 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1497.pdf |
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