MA S2460

Bill

Resolve to protect pollinator habitat

Introduced
04/23/2018

In Committee
05/14/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect pollinator habitat; of Keiko M. Orrall and others for the establishment of a special task force (including members of the General Court) to promote pollinator forage; and of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of opportunities for improving pollinator health,- reports the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 2460).

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study statewide opportunities for improving pollinator health by increasing and enhancing native pollinator habitat. The commission will focus on identifying opportunities for enhancing and expanding pollinator habitat in both developed and natural areas, considering a broad range of native and managed pollinators. The commission will report its findings, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature by December 31, 2018. The commission will consist of members from the state legislature, state agencies, and various stakeholder groups, including experts in pollinator science, native wildlife ecology, and advocacy for farmers and land protection.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (on 05/14/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2460

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2460
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2460.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1182	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to robotic surgery in the Commonwealth	No further action taken	Similar To
H1255	Establishing a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To
H311	Establishing a special commission relative to reimbursements of school busing costs	Accompanied a study order, see H4706	Similar To
H4639	Establishing the Honorable Peter V. Kocot Act to enhance access to high quality, affordable and transparent healthcare in the Commonwealth	Committee of conference appointed (Welch-Lewis-Tarr), in concurrence	Similar To
H608	Relative to Health Policy Commission reviews of scope of practice proposals	Accompanied a new draft, see H4605	Similar To
S1385	Relative to local public housing authorities access to the dental and vision insurance plan managed by the group insurance commission	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2616	Establishing a special commission to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state agencies, programs, and services	No further action taken	Similar To
S451	To protect pollinator habitat	Accompanied a new draft, see S2460	Replaces

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