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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to facilitate and simplify grant application procedures for family farms. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to facilitate and simplify the grant application process for family farms in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Agriculture to develop a single, uniform application that can be used for any grant or assistance program administered by the department, with the exception of the Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program. The bill also establishes an administrator or office within the department to provide advice, technical assistance, and guidance to farm owners applying for these grants and programs, including information on state and federal programs. The term "farm" in this context does not include any farm used to grow marijuana.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (21)
Brian Ashe (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Thomas Golden (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Paul Mark (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Dean Tran (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 01/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H801 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H801.pdf |
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