H 1070
An Act to establish a free snowmobile weekend
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1070, proposes to create a ‘free snowmobile weekend’ in Massachusetts, allowing non-residents to operate snowmobiles without needing a permit or registration. The goal is to boost tourism and economic activity in rural areas during the winter season. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and subsequently reported favorably. It is currently awaiting consideration in the Senate.
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Primary sponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
III John Barrett
John J. Marsi
Jonathan D. Zlotnik
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Bill H.1070 194th (Current)
An Act to establish a free snowmobile weekend
By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1070) of Susannah M. Whipps and others relative to non-residents operating snowmobiles during a free snowmobile weekend. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Susannah M. Whipps Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1070
| 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 | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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