An Act relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joseph D. McKenna
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