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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect drinking water from hydraulic fracturing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect drinking water from the process of hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking". The key provisions of the bill are:
1) It adds definitions for various terms related to hydraulic fracturing, including "fluid", "gas", "hydraulic fracturing", and "oil and gas".
2) It amends the law to allow the state to enforce prohibitions on drilling, waste treatment and disposal, and mining activities that could harm water quality and natural resources.
3) It prohibits the practice of hydraulic fracturing for oil or gas recovery within the state, as well as the collection, storage, treatment, or disposal of any wastewater, solids, sludge, or other byproducts from hydraulic fracturing.
4) It expands the state's authority to regulate the injection of fluids into wells or treatment works within the state.
Overall, the bill aims to comprehensively ban hydraulic fracturing and related activities in order to protect the state's drinking water and natural resources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (19)
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),
Paul Heroux (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S478 (on 09/14/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H461 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H461.pdf |
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