MA S1172

Bill

To update the public shade tree law

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
04/23/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
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)

Cynthia Creem (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/23/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1172

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1172
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1172.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1793	To update the public shade tree law	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H1804	Creating a commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities	Accompanied a study order, see H5127	Similar To
H1838	To allow municipalities to invest in credit unions	Discharged to the Joint Committee on Financial Services	Similar To
H2535	Relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives	Accompanied H2653	Similar To
H2667	Requiring municipalities to place insurance out to bid	Accompanied a study order, see H5103	Similar To
H365	Promoting capital investment in targeted employment areas	Accompanied a study order, see H5011	Similar To
S1000	Relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S1729	Establishing a tax exemption for municipalities paying for gas	Accompanied a study order, see H5040	Similar To
S2017	Relative to municipal lighting authorities	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To

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