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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the impact of proposed rules and regulations on commercial agricultural operations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect the viability of farms in the Commonwealth by requiring state and regional agencies, as well as city and town agencies, to assess the potential adverse impact of any proposed rules, regulations, or other regulatory requirements on commercial agricultural operations. If such an impact is identified, the responsible agency must conduct a detailed assessment, including the effect on future land use and related environmental impacts, and submit their findings to legislative committees for review. Further, if the impact assessment shows a significant negative financial or labor impact, the findings must be submitted to the Board of Agriculture for comments and suggestions to mitigate the impact before the regulation can be promulgated.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Paul Brodeur (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5078 (on 11/02/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H867 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H867.pdf |
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