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S.2298

Provides FY 2024 supplemental appropriations to, and establishes "Drinking Water Emergency Response Fund" in, DEP; appropriates $6.85 million to fund and various divisions of DEP.

Introduced·1/25/24
Introduced Text

Establishes Drinking Water Emergency Response Fund in DEP and appropriates $6.85 million for FY 2024.

This bill establishes the "Drinking Water Emergency Response Fund" in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The fund, which is nonlapsing and revolving, will be used to address drinking water contamination from unexpected incidents such as chemical releases or harmful algal blooms. The fund will also provide moneys to publicly owned drinking water systems for emergency response efforts.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Energy Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Jan 25, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee