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Introduced
03/01/2018
03/01/2018
In Committee
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to finance fishing and farming investment. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes two funds - the Fishing Innovation Fund and the Agricultural Innovation Fund - to finance grants for fishing and farming investment in Massachusetts. The Fishing Innovation Fund will provide grants for projects related to commercial fishing vessels, equipment, and technologies, while the Agricultural Innovation Fund will support grants for value-added agricultural and cranberry production, as well as research, development, and infrastructure for the state's agricultural sector. The bill authorizes the issuance of up to $25 million in bonds for each fund to finance the grant programs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (19)
Brian Ashe (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
James Cantwell (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Joan Lovely (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Mark Montigny (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Michael Rodrigues (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Dave Vieira (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4438 (on 04/30/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2379 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2379.pdf |
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