Directs legislature to create office of public advocate
Summary
Directs the legislature to create office of public advocate with authority to bring civil action against the state or any of its agencies, bureaus or public authorities to protect the public's interest in state's natural and cultural resources.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2021
Last action Feb 18, 2022
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Feb 18, 2022
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Feb 5, 2021
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin A. Cahill
DDemocratic
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