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MA S2404
Promoting healthy soils for reducing greenhouse gases and the effects of climate change in the commonwealth
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Introduced
11/14/2019
11/14/2019
In Committee
11/14/2019
11/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislation to promote healthy soils and agricultural innovation,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2404).
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote healthy soils and agricultural innovation in the Commonwealth. It amends existing laws to establish a Healthy Soils Program Fund, which will be used to implement, administer, and develop healthy soils practices. These practices are defined as those that improve soil quality, increase carbon sequestration, and provide other benefits related to climate change, plant growth, erosion control, and water absorption and quality on various types of land, including commercial farms, suburban and urban lawns and gardens, and public and private forests and parks. The bill also requires the inclusion of an expert in healthy soils practices on the Massachusetts Food Policy Council and directs the Department of Agricultural Resources to promote the use of healthy soils policies and practices.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 11/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2404 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2404.pdf |
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