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Bill > H4596
MA H4596
To overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution
summary
Introduced
03/28/2022
03/28/2022
In Committee
03/28/2022
03/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
To overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution
AI Summary
This bill aims to address coastal and environmental acidification as well as nutrient pollution in Massachusetts. It establishes an Ocean Acidification Council to coordinate monitoring efforts, conduct research, and recommend mitigation strategies. Key provisions include: designating an "Ocean Acidification Awareness Week," defining important terms like "ocean acidification" and "coastal acidification," requiring the consideration of ocean and coastal acidification in state climate change plans, and authorizing the Council to implement measures to reduce eutrophication, such as funding upgrades to wastewater treatment facilities and septic systems. The bill seeks to better understand and address the threat of acidification to Massachusetts' coastal waters and marine resources.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (13)
Tony Cabral (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4596 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4596.pdf |
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