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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.425 190th (2017 - 2018)

An Act relative to drought management

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of James B. Eldridge, Carolyn C. Dykema, Carmine L. Gentile, Daniel J. Ryan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to drought management. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Bill Information

Presenter:
James B. Eldridge

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to forthwith improve the commonwealth’s preparedness and response to drought, therefore, it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Bill History

Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.425
Date Branch Action
1/23/2017 Senate Referred to the committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture
1/23/2017 House House concurred
10/23/2017 Joint Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2017 from 12:00 PM-03:00 PM in Lenox Town Hall
4/26/2018 Senate Accompanied a study order, see S2489

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