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MA H867
To study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program
summary
Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition of Mathew J. Muratore and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study and report on the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program in Massachusetts. The commission will research, evaluate, and develop recommendations related to establishing policies and procedures for controlling the spread of the gypsy moth population, study current regulations on pesticide and neonicotinoid spraying, identify funding adequacy, and assess the economic, environmental, and public health benefits and costs of such a program. The commission will consist of members from the executive branch, the legislature, and the governor's appointees, and will submit its final report and recommendations within one year of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4735 (on 07/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H867 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H867.pdf |
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