S 2728
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to environment and natural resources matters
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Bill overview
This order authorizes the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to conduct a comprehensive investigation and study of various current Senate documents related to environmental and natural resources matters. Specifically, the committee is tasked with examining legislation proposals concerning issues such as environmental violations, climate adaptation, toxic waste reduction, wildlife management, hazardous waste cleanup, and seawall repairs. The order is linked to several existing bills and orders related to these topics.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to investigate related Senate documents.
- Covers legislation concerning environmental violations.
- Includes examination of proposals for a Climate Adaptation Superfund.
- Addresses reform of the Toxic Use Reduction Act.
- Considers restrictions on furbearing mammal trapping.
- Reviews proposals regarding hazardous waste site cleanup professionals.
- Analyzes legislation related to community preservation funds for seawall repairs.
- Examines legislation regarding NDMA levels.
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- The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
- Legislators and stakeholders involved in environmental and natural resource legislation
- Individuals and organizations impacted by the issues addressed in the related Senate documents
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Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
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Order S.2728 194th (Current)
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to environment and natural resources matters
Senate, November 17, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 562) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Owens, Mike Connolly, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Climate Adaptation Superfund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 593) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to reform the toxic use reduction act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 634) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to restrict the use of traps for capturing furbearing mammals; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit the use of coal tar sealers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 649) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 661) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to set NDMA levels, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2728).
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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 4 actions for Order S.2728
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S562, S588, S593, S634, S645, S646, S649 and S661 |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
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