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MA H717

MA H717
Relative to the use of Glyphosate by utility companies and/or government entities on land located within, on, or above a federally-designated sole source aquifer


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
03/24/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the use of Glyphosate weed killer on land located within, on or above a federally-designated sole source aquifer. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits utility companies and government entities, including municipalities and counties, from using Glyphosate, a common weed killer, on land they own or have rights to, specifically where they maintain power lines or other infrastructure, and on roadways, railways, or any land situated within, on, or above a Federally-designated sole source aquifer, which is a critical underground water supply that is the sole or principal source of drinking water for a given population.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate concurred (on 03/28/2016)

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