An Act to promote natural carbon sequestration
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish statewide goals for increasing natural carbon sequestration and storage. It seeks to quantify the amount of carbon that can be removed from the atmosphere through natural processes like forests and soils. The bill directs the development of these goals, focusing on achieving a net positive impact on carbon storage across the state. This initiative supports efforts to combat climate change by leveraging natural systems.
Key provisions
- Develop quantified net positive statewide natural carbon sequestration and storage goals.
- Focus on natural carbon sinks such as forests and soils.
- The bill is referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- State residents
- Environmental organizations
- Landowners
- Forestry industry
- Government agencies
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Jessica Ann Giannino
Cosponsor
Jessica Ann Giannino
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