MA H744

Bill

MA H744

Establishing a trust fund within the department of conservation and recreation for the planting of trees

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a trust fund within the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the planting of trees. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), a state agency responsible for parks and recreation, to create a dedicated trust fund specifically for planting and caring for trees. This fund can be used for trees in various public spaces managed by the DCR, including parks, recreational areas, sports fields, rinks, pools, and along highways, as well as other properties under its control, and the DCR can spend money from this fund if it is allocated by the legislature.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Angelo Scaccia (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4652 (on 09/29/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H744

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H744
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H744
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H744.pdf

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