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MN HF3886

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Peter Fischer

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Establishes state policy that every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes.

  • Requires all state agencies, departments, and boards to consider this right to water policy when revising, adopting, or establishing policies, regulations, and grant criteria pertinent to water uses.

  • Does not expand state obligations to provide water or require expenditure of additional resources to develop water infrastructure beyond existing obligations.

  • Does not infringe on the rights or responsibilities of public water systems.

  • Designates Section 1 as the "Human Right to Water Act" and adds it to Minnesota Statutes chapter 103A.

Legislative Description

Human Right to Water Act established.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Reform

4/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Reform4/11/2016

Full Bill Text

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