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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/22/2019
07/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to agricultural disaster relief. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Agricultural Disaster Relief Fund, which will be used to provide financial assistance to farmers in the Commonwealth who have suffered losses or damage due to events of force majeure, such as natural disasters. The fund can receive money from public and private sources, including federal reimbursements and grants, as well as any appropriations from the state legislature. The state treasurer will manage the fund to ensure it earns the highest interest rate possible, and the Department of Agricultural Resources can expend money from the fund as needed. The commissioner of agricultural resources will report annually to the legislature on the fund's income, expenditures, and balance.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Brian Ashe (D),
John Barrett (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Donald Humason (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/22/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S469 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S469.pdf |
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