S 592
An Act relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund. The fund’s purpose is to provide resources for the upkeep and maintenance of the Douglas State Forest. Specifically, the bill outlines how the trust fund will be created and managed, ensuring ongoing support for the forest’s preservation and operation. It aims to secure long-term funding for essential forest maintenance activities.
Key provisions
- Creates a dedicated trust fund for the Douglas State Forest.
- Specifies the sources of revenue for the trust fund.
- Outlines the fund’s governance and management structure.
- Details the allowable uses of funds for forest maintenance.
- Establishes a process for reporting on fund expenditures.
Who is affected
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- The Douglas State Forest
- Forest management agencies
- Outdoor recreation users of the forest
Notable changes
- Establishes a new funding mechanism for the Douglas State Forest.
- Provides a dedicated source of revenue for forest maintenance.
- Clarifies the scope of allowable expenses within the trust fund.
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Primary sponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
Cosponsors
Joseph D. McKenna
Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill S.592 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 592) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Ryan C. Fattman Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means Special Attachments: Committee - Senate member votes
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.592
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/3/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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