MA S2258

Bill

MA S2258

Promoting agriculture in the Commonwealth.

Introduced
04/28/2016

In Committee

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to promote agriculture in the Commonwealth (Senate, No. 2171),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled “An Act promoting agriculture in the Commonwealth” (Senate, No. 2258).

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote agriculture in the Commonwealth by establishing new funds and programs, and by making several changes to existing laws. Key provisions include the creation of an "Agricultural Resolve and Security Fund" to support various agricultural initiatives like education, sustainable practices, and land preservation, and a "Massachusetts Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture Program Fund" to help veterans enter and succeed in farming. The bill also allows cities and towns to establish municipal agricultural commissions to support local farming, modifies property tax laws to better value agricultural land, and creates new regulations for the sale and delivery of raw milk. Additionally, it promotes community gardens on state land, allows farmers' markets in state parks, and permits the sale of wine, malt beverages, and distilled spirits at agricultural events. Finally, the bill mandates a review of plumbing codes for agricultural buildings and requires the development of a farmland action plan to protect and improve agricultural land access and viability.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (Senate)

Last Action

Reprinted as amended, see S2286 (on 05/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2258

(15 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2258
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2258.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H242	Relative to telecommunications systems contractors and technicians	Accompanied a study order, see H4578	Similar To
S1186	To restore integrity in the marketing of pharmaceutical products and medical devices	Accompanied a study order, see S2199	Similar To
S1220	To reduce the risks associated with allergic reactions	Accompanied a new draft, see S2468	Similar To
S1686	Relative to equitable pay at quasi-public agencies	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2153	Relative to defense against abusive waivers	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2171	To promote agriculture in the Commonwealth	New draft substituted, see S2258	Replaces
S2286	Promoting agriculture in the Commonwealth.	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Replaces
S2468	To reduce the risks associated with allergic reactions	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2505	Promoting zero emission vehicle adoption	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 448 of the Acts of 2016	Similar To
S2524	Baseline study and delay of regulatory deadlines	See H4326	Similar To
S439	To ensure continued humane animal care and protect family farms in Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see S2380	Similar To
S457	Relative to a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing	New draft substituted, see S2309	Similar To
S526	Relative to executive compensation for mutual companies	Accompanied a study order, see S2318	Similar To
S743	Relative to equitable divorce proceedings	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To
S972	Relative to permissible topics of collective bargaining	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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