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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the preparation of a water quality and pollution control program report including gap analysis, goals and recommendations for program improvements and comprehensive long-term funding. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Water Resources Commission to prepare a Massachusetts water quality and pollution control program report for the Commonwealth. The report will include a gap analysis, goals, and recommendations for program improvements, as well as a comprehensive long-term funding plan. The bill aims to achieve the goals of the Federal Clean Water Act and set measurable outcomes, support science-based standards and an integrated approach, and manage climate change impacts. The report will provide recommendations for staffing, monitoring, compliance, and enforcement, as well as innovative funding sources to ensure stable revenue streams for the program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (23)
Cory Atkins (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Robert Koczera (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2139 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2139.pdf |
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