An Act promoting awareness of sewage pollution in public waters
SENATE, Thursday, April 5, 2018 - The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James M. Cantwell, Daniel J. Ryan, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote awareness of safe recreation in public waterways; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2935) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to further regulate the discharge of pollutants into waters,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2394).
Bill Information
Bill Information
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to authorize forthwith certain requirements and procedures to notify the public of sewage discharges into the waters of the commonwealth, therefore, it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2018 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture |
| 4/5/2018 | Senate | New draft of S448 and H2935 |
| 4/5/2018 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 7/19/2018 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S2617 |
| 7/19/2018 | Senate | Placed the in Orders of the Day for the nest session |
| 7/26/2018 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 7/26/2018 | Senate | New draft substituted, see S2617 |
| 7/26/2018 | Senate | Read second |
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.