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MA H4558

Promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity


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Introduced
06/04/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity

AI Summary

This bill promotes climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity. Key provisions include: - Funding for grants and loans to owners of gasoline and petroleum product dispensing facilities to replace underground storage tanks to reduce pollution risk. - Funding for infrastructure and equipment upgrades, conservation and natural resource protection programs, coastal resilience projects, dam and flood control repairs, land acquisition and habitat restoration. - Creates new funds and grant programs, including the Global Warming Solutions Trust Fund, Fishing Innovation Fund, and Agricultural Innovation Fund, to support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. - Establishes requirements and processes for municipalities, state agencies, and other public owners to follow when proposing disposition or change in use of land protected under Article 97 of the state constitution. - Makes various amendments to laws related to agricultural lands, energy storage, raw milk sales, and marine fisheries enforcement and regulations.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Rejected (on 06/13/2018)

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