Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

H 437 — An Act establishing a department of environmental protection appeals board

Last action — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 437) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to establishing an appeals board within the department of environmental protection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

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Action History

  1. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

  2. Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2017 from 09:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture

Sponsors

  • Louis L. Kafka · Primary
  • John H. Rogers · Cosponsor
  • Shawn Dooley · Cosponsor
  • Brian M. Ashe · Cosponsor
  • Walter F. Timilty · Cosponsor
  • F. Jay Barrows · Cosponsor
  • James E. Timilty · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Louis L. Kafka

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (197)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 437 do?
By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 437) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to establishing an appeals board within the department of environmental protection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Who sponsors H 437?
H 437 is sponsored by Louis L. Kafka, John H. Rogers (Democrat), Shawn Dooley, Brian M. Ashe (Democrat), Walter F. Timilty, F. Jay Barrows, and James E. Timilty.
What is the current status of H 437?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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 H 437?
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