Bill > S508

This bill establishes the Invasive Species Trust Fund to support efforts to address the threat of invasive species in Massachusetts. The bill creates an Invasive Species Office within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to coordinate statewide prevention, management, education, and collaboration efforts. The bill also establishes an Invasive Species Advisory Committee to provide guidance and recommendations to the Invasive Species Office. The Committee is tasked with various responsibilities, including maintaining oversight of invasive species, recommending legislation and policies, and creating and maintaining lists of invasive and potentially invasive species. The bill also outlines the grant program, which provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and state agencies for projects that align with the statewide strategic management plan.