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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of glyphosate-based herbicides on public lands owned or maintained by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with some exceptions. Specifically, it defines "glyphosate" and "public lands," and bans the application of glyphosate herbicides on public lands after December 31, 2021, unless the person has a license for glyphosate research or a permit due to an immediate threat to human health and the environment with no viable alternative. The bill also requires the Department of Food and Agriculture to adopt regulations within one year of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Jason Lewis (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H929 (on 05/16/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S574 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S574.pdf |
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