An Act relative to the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals
This bill establishes the Board of Registration of Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Professionals within Massachusetts' environmental affairs department. The board, consisting of 11 members appointed by the governor, directly affects hazardous waste cleanup professionals, environmental oversight, and related industries like construction and banking. Key provisions require specific membership qualifications, including three licensed cleanup professionals (with specialties in hydrogeology, engineering, and petroleum systems), plus representatives from homeowners, environmental groups, homebuilding, banking, law, and fire departments. The board will oversee licensing and decisions related to hazardous waste site cleanup professionals, with members serving four-year terms without pay, effective six months after enactment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David DeCoste
RRepublican
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