H 1002
An Act relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund
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Bill overview
This bill establishes and funds the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund. The fund’s purpose is to support the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the Douglas State Forest. Specifically, the bill aims to provide dedicated resources for forest management activities, ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of the forest. It seeks to bolster the resources available for critical upkeep and conservation efforts within the Douglas State Forest.
Key provisions
- Creates the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund.
- Designates a source of funding for the trust fund.
- Authorizes the use of trust fund revenues for forest maintenance.
- Specifies allowable uses of funds, including management and preservation activities.
- Establishes a process for managing and distributing funds from the trust fund.
Who is affected
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- The Douglas State Forest
- Forest Management Agencies
- Conservation Organizations
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding stream for the Douglas State Forest.
- Provides a mechanism for long-term forest maintenance.
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Primary sponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
Cosponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
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Bill H.1002 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1002) of Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Joseph D. McKenna Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1002
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/16/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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