An Act to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a dedicated fund, the Agriculture and Fishery Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Fund, to help farms and fisheries in Massachusetts adapt to the effects of climate change. The fund aims to support initiatives that bolster the resilience of these sectors against challenges like changing weather patterns and rising sea levels. It’s intended to provide financial assistance for projects designed to mitigate the impacts of climate change on agriculture and fisheries within the state. The bill was referred to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries and subsequently to the Senate.
Key provisions
- Establishes a new grant fund specifically for climate change preparedness.
- Focuses on supporting farms and fisheries in Massachusetts.
- Aims to help these sectors adapt to the impacts of climate change.
- The fund is intended to support projects that increase resilience.
Who is affected
- Farms
- Fisheries
- Massachusetts Agriculture Sector
- Massachusetts Fisheries Sector
- Farmers
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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