HB 1452-FN (2022): renaming the department of environmental services the department of environmental protection and assigning the department oversight of private drinking water wells.

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HB 1452-FN (2022)

renaming the department of environmental services the department of environmental protection and assigning the department oversight of private drinking water wells.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Subject: Environment - Administration

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 16, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 22, 2022. The committee met in executive session on October 19, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2022, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB305-307
  • February 2, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB305-307
  • June 22, 2022, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
  • October 19, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/12/2022 9:45 a.m. LOB305-307
  • February 2, 2022: Executive Session: 02/02/2022 10:00 a.m. LOB305-307
  • February 8, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • February 16, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/16/2022
  • June 22, 2022: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 06/22/2022 10:00 am LOB 305-307
  • October 19, 2022: Executive Session: 10/19/2022 10:00 am LOB 305-307
  • October 27, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 16-0)

Laws It Would Change

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