An Act to empower communities against environmental damage
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes the creation of an Environmental Enforcement Task Force to empower communities to address environmental damage. The task force’s purpose is to assist local governments and communities in identifying and mitigating environmental issues. It aims to strengthen local efforts to protect the environment and hold polluters accountable. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently heard.
Key provisions
- Establishment of an Environmental Enforcement Task Force.
- The task force will assist communities in addressing environmental damage.
- The task force will identify and mitigate environmental issues.
- The task force will support local governments in environmental enforcement.
- The task force will help hold polluters accountable.
Who is affected
- Local communities
- Local governments
- Environmental organizations
- Residents
- Polluters
Notable changes
- Creation of a new task force focused on environmental enforcement.
- Potential for increased local capacity to address environmental issues.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Rebecca L. Rausch
Cosponsors
Michael O. Moore
Rebecca L. Rausch
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