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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
09/07/2017
09/07/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the establishment of old growth forest reserves on state-owned land in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Key provisions include: (1) defining "old growth forest" and "buffer area" for the purpose of establishing reserves; (2) requiring the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to conduct an inventory of forests and designate eligible areas as old growth forest reserves; (3) prohibiting certain activities like new development and active timber management within the reserves; (4) allowing the continuation of fishing, hunting, and existing uses that do not significantly impact the forest resources; and (5) establishing a research and education program to monitor the status of the reserves and promote understanding of old growth forests.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Michael Brady (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
John Scibak (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H443 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H443.pdf |
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