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MA H717
MA H717Relative 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
01/20/2015
In Committee
03/24/2016
03/24/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H717 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H717.pdf |
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