MA S2230

Bill

Relative to protecting, preserving, and increasing access to family camping

Introduced
12/06/2017

In Committee
12/07/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to protecting, preserving, and increasing access to family camping; and of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that the Department of Environmental Protection be directed to revise regulations to protect and preserve the camping industry,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2230).

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, to revise and promulgate rules and regulations within six months to increase access to camping in Massachusetts. The bill aims to encourage and facilitate the growth of Massachusetts campgrounds while protecting public health, safety, and the environment. It requires the department to revise regulations related to septic flow, volume discharge, greywater, land size, and approved chemical additives to accurately reflect the circumstances associated with seasonal use campgrounds, in order to not unnecessarily hinder campground expansion and user access. The department is required to consult with interested groups, including the Massachusetts Association of Campground Owners and the Massachusetts Camping Association, in revising and promulgating the rules and regulations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/07/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2230

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2230
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2230.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1061	Relative to expanding access and safety of mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see H4710	Similar To
H1208	Relative to access to certain birth records	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H3776	To ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the Commonwealth	Reported by H3818	Similar To
H3818	To ensure safe access to marijuana	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017	Similar To
H410	Expanding pleasure boat access to Boston Harbor	Accompanied a study order, see H4571	Similar To
H460	Resolve to protect and preserve family camping in Massachusetts	Accompanied a new draft, see S2230	Replaces
S1108	Relative to expanding access and safety of mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see S2508	Similar To
S1379	Relative to the Architectural Access Board	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2267	Relative to PEG access and cable related funds	Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a new draft, see S2341	Similar To
S2623	For prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addiction	See H4742	Similar To
S2686	Relative to PEG access and cable related funds	No further action taken	Similar To

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