H936
An Act protecting public drinking water by further regulating solid waste disposal facilities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen regulations surrounding the construction and expansion of solid waste disposal facilities in Massachusetts. It seeks to better protect public drinking water sources by implementing additional oversight and potentially stricter standards for these facilities. The bill’s goal is to minimize potential contamination risks associated with waste disposal operations. It builds upon previous legislation focused on safeguarding drinking water quality.
Key provisions
- Increased regulation of solid waste disposal facilities.
- Potential for stricter standards related to facility construction and operation.
- Focus on protecting public drinking water sources.
- May require environmental impact assessments for new or expanded facilities.
- Could establish buffer zones between facilities and water sources.
Who is affected
- Solid waste disposal facilities
- Local governments responsible for waste management
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Environmental Protection Agency (Massachusetts)
- Developers of new waste disposal facilities
Notable changes
- Builds upon previous legislation concerning drinking water protection.
- Likely to introduce new requirements for facility design and operation.
- May include provisions for monitoring and enforcement.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
Cosponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.936 194th (Current)
An Act protecting public drinking water by further regulating solid waste disposal facilities
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 936) of Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenter: Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.936
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| 2/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5149 |
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