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MA H393

MA H393
Instructing the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to study the feasibility of establishing an animal shelter and dog park on state-owned property in the city of Quincy


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
09/07/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers that the Department of Conservation and Recreation be directed to conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing an animal shelter facility and dog park on state-owned property in the city of Quincy. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill will instruct the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility of establishing an animal shelter facility and dog park on state-owned property in the city of Quincy. The new facility and dog park would benefit the Quincy Animal Shelter, a volunteer organization, as well as Quincy residents with companion animals, providing a location for the shelter's operations and public recreational use. The Department of Conservation and Recreation must examine suitable state-owned land in Quincy, determine an appropriate location, and report their findings to the Mayor of Quincy, the Quincy City Council, the Quincy Animal Shelter, state legislators representing Quincy, and other interested parties by December 15, 2019.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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