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Introduced
03/28/2022
03/28/2022
In Committee
03/28/2022
03/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Responding to the threat of invasive species
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Invasive Species Trust Fund to support efforts to address invasive species in Massachusetts. The fund will be used to support the Invasive Species Advisory Committee, the Invasive Species Office, research and pilot projects, and grants to municipalities and other entities for invasive species control programs. The bill also creates the position of a statewide Invasive Species Coordinator and establishes the Invasive Species Advisory Committee to provide policy guidance and coordinate state agency efforts to manage and prevent the introduction of invasive species. The committee will be responsible for developing a comprehensive statewide strategic management plan for invasive species and advising on related regulations and programs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (27)
Christine Barber (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4595 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4595.pdf |
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