SB 287-FN (2020): setting the maximum contaminant levels for certain perfluorochemicals in drinking water.

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SB 287-FN (2020)

setting the maximum contaminant levels for certain perfluorochemicals in drinking water.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Administration

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 14, 2019 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On January 8, 2020 the Senate adopted “refer SB 287 back to Energy and Natural Resources” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. David Watters. On January 8, 2020 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the end of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0079s). On January 30, 2020 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 02/13/2020, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0079s). The committee's amendment (2020-0079s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 20, 2020 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2019, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • January 14, 2020, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • March 14, 2019, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 8, 2020, Senate: refer SB 287 back to Energy and Natural Resources — voice vote, passed
  • February 13, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 12, 2019: Hearing: 02/12/2019, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/14/2019
  • January 8, 2020: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/08/2020
  • January 8, 2020: Sen. Watters Moved to refer SB 287 back to Energy and Natural Resources, MA, VV; 01/08/2020
  • January 8, 2020: Special Order to the end of the Regular Calendar, Without Objection, MA; 01/08/2020
  • January 14, 2020: Hearing: 01/14/2020, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am, on proposed amendment #2020-0040s
  • January 30, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0079s , 01/30/2020
  • January 30, 2020: Special Order to 02/13/2020, Without Objection, MA; 01/30/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0079s , 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-0079s , AA, VV; 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0079s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/13/2020
  • February 20, 2020: Introduced 02/20/2020 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1264 (2020): extending the commission on the seacoast cancer cluster investigation, setting the maximum contaminant levels for certain perfluorochemicals in drinking water, establishing a per and polyfluoroalkyl substances fund and programs and making an appropriation therefor, requiring insurance coverage for PFAS and PFC blood tests, and expanding the statute governing ambient groundwater quality standards.
  • HB 271 (2021): relative to standards for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and ambient groundwater.

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