H4326
An Act to ensure financial viability in the transportation of farm goods
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the financial stability of businesses involved in transporting agricultural goods within Massachusetts. It seeks to address challenges faced by these companies, potentially through adjustments to transportation costs or regulations. The bill’s specific mechanisms are currently being explored through hearings and committee review. The goal is to support the agricultural sector by ensuring a viable transportation system for farm products.
Key provisions
- The bill is focused on ensuring financial viability for farm goods transportation.
- It involves a petition and subsequent referral to various committees, including Ways and Means and Transportation.
- Hearings have been scheduled to gather information and perspectives from stakeholders.
- The bill has been reported favorably by the committee on House Ways and Means.
- It is part of a series of similar bills introduced in the Massachusetts General Court.
- The bill is currently under review by the committee on Joint Rules.
- The bill was referred to the committee on House Rules.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 21, 2025.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Agricultural businesses
- Transportation companies
- The Massachusetts agricultural sector
- Consumers of farm products
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a recurring effort to address transportation challenges for farm goods in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Joan B. Lovely
Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Bill H.4326 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure financial viability in the transportation of farm goods
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James C. Arena-DeRosa and Kathleen R. LaNatra relative to the transportation of farm goods. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: James C. Arena-DeRosa Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4326
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 7/14/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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