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Committee weighs expanding Commission on the Environment’s advisory role; opponents warn of scope and enforcement risks
Summary
A charter amendment to clarify the Commission on the Environment’s authority to advise on climate change, environmental justice and land‑use policy drew both support from environmental groups and criticism from opponents who fear expanded scope, monitoring and enforcement powers; sponsor accepted amendments and continued the item.
The Rules Committee reviewed a proposed charter amendment to clarify and expand the Commission on the Environment’s advisory authority on climate change, environmental justice and land‑use policy.
Department of the Environment officials and environmental advocates said the change would formalize the commission’s advisory role on pressing…
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