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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 Blais of Deerfield, a petition of Natalie M. Blais, Mindy Domb and Aaron L. Saunders that the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs be authorized to establish the office of outdoor recreation. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Office of Outdoor Recreation within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The office will be led by a director who will create and implement a strategic plan to promote the outdoor recreation economy, advance equity and access to outdoor recreation opportunities, coordinate policy and funding across governments, work with landowners to promote public access, and market Massachusetts as a great place to live, work, and recreate. The bill also creates an Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund to provide grants for programs, projects, and initiatives to further the office's objectives. The fund will be administered by the director and consist of private, public, and federal funding sources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4668 (on 05/23/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H756 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H756.pdf |
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