H 3008
An Act relative to non-contiguous farm land
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the issue of non-contiguous farmland in Massachusetts, aiming to clarify and potentially regulate its use. It seeks to define and categorize this type of land, which is often separated into distinct parcels, and to establish guidelines for its management and potential development. The bill’s purpose is to ensure responsible land use and consider the impacts of this type of land ownership on the state’s agricultural landscape. It is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Revenue.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘non-contiguous farmland’ as land separated into distinct parcels.
- Requires the Department of Agricultural Resources to study the impacts of non-contiguous farmland.
- Directs the Department to develop recommendations for managing this type of land.
- Addresses potential impacts on agricultural productivity and rural communities.
- Considers the implications for conservation efforts and farmland preservation.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and updating the definition of non-contiguous farmland.
- Requires the Department to report findings to the legislature.
- Addresses potential zoning implications related to non-contiguous farmland.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Landowners
- Agricultural communities
- The Department of Agricultural Resources
- The Massachusetts Legislature
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a formal definition of ‘non-contiguous farmland’ which currently lacks a clear legal definition.
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Primary sponsor
James Arciero
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
George A. Sanders Sr.
James Arciero
Kelly W. Pease
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Bill H.3008 194th (Current)
An Act relative to non-contiguous farm land
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of James Arciero and others relative to non-contiguous farm land. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Presenter: James Arciero Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3008
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/22/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/12/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 11/12/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/12/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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