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MA H468

To invasive plants


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition of William M. Straus that the Department of Food and Agriculture be authorized to expend a certain sum of money for integrated pest management and the control of invasive plants. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to expend up to $400,000 from additional fees paid on pesticide licenses to fund integrated pest management and the control of invasive plants. The bill seeks to address the problem of invasive plant species by providing funding for management and control efforts through the state's pesticide licensing program.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4571 (on 06/06/2018)

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