H4191
An Act authorizing the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts, to create and enforce a bylaw aimed at reducing the use of pesticides. The town has already received local approval for this initiative. The goal is to regulate or limit pesticide application within the town’s boundaries. This legislation provides the legal framework for Wellfleet to implement its own pesticide reduction strategy.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw.
- Allows the town to regulate pesticide use.
- Provides local control over pesticide management.
- Reflects local approval for the bylaw.
- Supports efforts to minimize pesticide exposure.
- Facilitates the development of local environmental protections.
Who is affected
- Residents of Wellfleet
- Farmers and agricultural businesses in Wellfleet
- The Wellfleet Selectboard
- Environmental organizations in Wellfleet
- Local businesses that use pesticides
Notable changes
- Establishes a local authority to manage pesticide use.
- Represents a step towards greater local control over environmental regulations.
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Bill H.4191 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4191) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenters: Hadley Luddy , Julian Cyr City/Town: Wellfleet (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4191
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 6/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5307 |
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