Study Order
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill directs the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to conduct an investigation and study related to several topics. Specifically, the committee is tasked with examining House documents concerning plastics, the Boston Harbor islands, and other related matters. This study order allows the committee to gather information and analyze the issues surrounding these areas.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to conduct a study.
- Focus of the study includes plastics.
- The study will examine the Boston Harbor islands.
- The study will consider other related matters as determined by the committee.
- The order is accompanied by several other House bills (H888, H889, etc.)
Who is affected
- The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Environmental organizations
- Businesses involved in plastic production or disposal
- The Boston Harbor Islands Preservation Association
Notable changes
- This bill does not represent a change to existing law.
- It simply authorizes a study to investigate specific issues.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
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