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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to a cranberry wetland mitigation bank. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a cranberry wetland mitigation banking pilot program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The program allows for off-site mitigation of wetlands on approved cranberry bog lands to comply with the Wetlands Protection Act. Key provisions include: defining the geographic scope of the program, outlining the approval process for using bog lands for mitigation, establishing an advisory committee, and requiring annual reporting on the program's environmental effectiveness. The bill also includes a sunset provision, repealing most sections after 5 years, except for the annual reporting requirement which would be repealed the following March.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S589 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S589.pdf |
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