MA S1338

Bill

MA S1338

Relative to forest wardens

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
12/13/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to forest wardens. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 8 of Chapter 48 of the General Laws by removing the requirement that a forest warden be a resident of the municipality they serve. It also changes the phrase "environmental management" to "conservation and recreation" in the same section. The bill is intended to provide municipalities and regional governments more flexibility in appointing forest wardens.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Adam Hinds (D)*,

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 12/13/2021)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1338

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1338
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1338.pdf

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