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

H 417 — An Act restricting the use of effluent water

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4544

  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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 417) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to prohibit the use of effluent water in cooling towers in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4544

  2. Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2017 from 12:00 PM-03:00 PM in Lenox Town Hall

  3. Senate concurred

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 199 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 417 do?
By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 417) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to prohibit the use of effluent water in cooling towers in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Who sponsors H 417?
H 417 is sponsored by Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), Paul R. Heroux, Claire D. Cronin, Gerard Cassidy, and Michael D. Brady (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 417?
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 417?
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