S 2570
An Act relative to the Ware River watershed advisory committee
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Bill overview
This bill establishes and formalizes the Ware River Watershed Advisory Committee. The committee will be responsible for providing recommendations to the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the management and protection of the Ware River watershed. It aims to improve coordination and collaboration among various stakeholders involved in the watershed’s health and sustainability. The bill also references a previous petition and related legislation.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Ware River Watershed Advisory Committee.
- Defines the committee’s responsibilities regarding watershed management.
- Requires the committee to provide recommendations to the Department of Environmental Protection.
- References existing legislation (Senate Bill 582) and similar bills.
- Addresses updates to the committee's membership.
Who is affected
- Residents of the Ware River watershed area
- The Department of Environmental Protection
- Stakeholders involved in watershed management
- Local government entities within the watershed
Notable changes
- Formalizes the existing advisory committee structure.
- Clarifies the committee’s role in providing recommendations to the DEP.
- References and builds upon previous legislative efforts regarding the Ware River watershed.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.2570 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Ware River watershed advisory committee
The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of Peter J. Durant, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Ware river watershed advisory committee, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2570).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2570
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | New draft of S582 |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
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