MA S1699

Bill

MA S1699

Relative to the environment and public health

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/21/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the environment and public health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Relative to the environment and public health," proposes to amend state law by preventing any business owner who is currently violating a state agency's order, a court order, a settlement agreement, or any state law that negatively impacts public health or natural resources from receiving any state permits, licenses, or approvals. This restriction will remain in effect until the business owner has fully complied with the requirements of any relevant court rulings, directives from the Attorney General's office, or orders from any other state agency. The bill aims to ensure that businesses address environmental and public health violations before being granted further state authorizations, thereby strengthening regulatory oversight.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D)*,

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 04/21/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1699

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1699
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1699.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S1166	Relative to cimex lectularius	Accompanied a study order, see S2383	Similar To
S1178	Establishing the special commission on local and regional public health	Accompanied a new draft, see S2128	Similar To
S1197	Relative to the protection of victim's rights and the public health	Accompanied a study order, see S2199	Similar To
S1200	To reduce exposure to BPA	Accompanied a study order, see S2199	Similar To
S1206	Relative to patient safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2356	Similar To
S1220	To reduce the risks associated with allergic reactions	Accompanied a new draft, see S2468	Similar To
S2199	Public health issues	Reported (in part) by S1231	Similar To
S395	To restrict the use of certain pesticides around children	Accompanied a study order, see S2380	Similar To
S604	Establishing a public health option	Accompanied a study order, see S2356	Similar To
S634	To address the lack of sex-specific data in Massachusetts	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S671	Creating a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S756	Relative to probation violations	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To
S973	Establishing fair scheduling for employees in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4605	Similar To

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