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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
07/28/2020
07/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
To study forest management practices
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special legislative commission to investigate and study forest management practices within the Department of Conservation and the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife in Massachusetts. The commission will examine the extent and adequacy of the management of state-owned and privately-owned forest land, the ecological soundness of different approaches to timber cutting, policies related to climate change and the role of biomass as a renewable energy source, and the economic impact of the forestry industry. The commission will be composed of state legislators, representatives from various state agencies, and experts in forestry and land conservation. The commission is required to submit its findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation, to the state legislature by January 1.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (35)
Jim Arciero (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
José Tosado (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/28/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4415 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4415.pdf |
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