Bill
Bill > H2257
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish the environmental public health trust fund for cancer surveillance and environmental data collection within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Environmental Public Health Trust Fund (EPHTF) within the Department of Public Health. The fund will provide initial and ongoing funding for cancer surveillance, environmental data collection, and studies examining the human health impact of past and present environmental conditions. The fund can be used to support various environmental public health activities, including research, sample collection, surveys, and public engagement. The fund will be administered by the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health and will consist of legislative appropriations, private or public gifts and grants, and funds received from cost recovery efforts related to hazardous waste investigations. The bill ensures that the fund's expenditures are not subject to further appropriation and that any interest earned on the fund is retained within it.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2257 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2257.pdf |
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