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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/23/2020
04/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to regulate the powers of tree wardens in municipalities in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to update the public shade tree law in Massachusetts. It amends Chapter 87 of the General Laws to regulate the powers of tree wardens in municipalities. Key provisions include: allowing tree wardens to appoint and remove deputy tree wardens, giving tree wardens authority to manage public shade trees, establishing penalties for violations such as damaging trees, requiring tree wardens in larger municipalities to be qualified and licensed, and authorizing the Department of Conservation and Recreation to promulgate rules and regulations for the chapter. The bill aims to provide clarity and structure around the responsibilities of tree wardens in preserving and managing public trees.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/23/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1172 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1172.pdf |
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