H 1013
An Act establishing the municipal reforestation program
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a municipal reforestation program overseen by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The program aims to support local governments in planting and maintaining trees to improve forest cover and address climate change. It intends to provide resources and guidance to municipalities for reforestation efforts, contributing to environmental sustainability and resilience. The bill’s passage indicates a commitment to expanding tree planting initiatives across Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Owens
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.1013 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the municipal reforestation program
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1013) of Steven Owens, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Steven Owens , Jennifer Balinsky Armini Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1013
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/22/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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