Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H918 — An Act protecting drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act protecting drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution

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    (a) There shall be created a 6 member advisory panel which shall consist of the following members or their designees: one member from the office of the secretary of energy and environmental affairs with an expertise in geographic information systems (GIS); two members, one appointed by the President of the Senate and one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, with knowledge of ecology, ecosystems, forestry and biodiversity and/or from the office of the State Geologist; one member from Community Land & Water Coalition or their designee; one expert in hydrology nominated by the University of Massachusetts and appointed by the Governor; and one Indigenous person with expertise in Indigenous and environmental justice issues.

    This creates a new advisory panel to investigate sand mining impacts.

  • Chapter xx

    (b) The panel shall serve in an advisory capacity only and shall meet monthly or more frequently in public meetings to investigate the scope and scale of sand mining.

    This establishes the panel's advisory role and meeting frequency.

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    (c) The investigation shall address sand mining in the Commonwealth including (1) the current and potential impact on drinking water; (2) impact on Environmental Justice communities; (3) climate change mitigation and resilience; (4) air pollution including worker and public exposure to respirable crystalline silica from sand mines.

    This specifies the focus areas for the panel's investigation into sand mining.

  • Chapter xx

    (d) Said investigation shall conclude within two years and include recommendations for regulatory changes to protect drinking water, worker and public health, and the environment. Said changes may include changes to licensing laws for mining, Part I, Title II, Chapter 21B, Section 5 of the General Laws.

    This mandates a timeline for the investigation and recommendations for regulatory changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H918 do?
An Act protecting drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution
Who sponsors H918?
H918 is sponsored by Mike Connolly (Democrat).
What is the current status of H918?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H918?
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