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Introduced
10/02/2023
10/02/2023
In Committee
10/26/2023
10/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish the Environmental Justice Trust Fund. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Environmental Justice Trust Fund, a separate trust fund to be administered by the Division of Environmental Protection within the Office of the Attorney General. The fund will be used to fund the restoration of natural resources, the investigation and remediation of environmental pollution or harm, and projects that benefit the health and well-being of disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts. The fund will be credited with appropriations, public and private funds, and payments from settlements, judgments, fines, or penalties related to environmental violations. Any unexpended funds at the end of a fiscal year will not revert to the general fund and will be available for expenditure in subsequent years.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2521 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2521.pdf |
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