An Act relative to critical wildlife habitat management
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a Wildland Acquisition Account to support the purchase of critical wildlife habitat in Massachusetts. The account will be funded by the revenue generated from the sale of wildland conservation stamps. This aims to increase the amount of land protected for wildlife and their habitats within the state. The bill was referred to the Environment and Natural Resources committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Wildland Acquisition Account.
- Funds the account through revenue from wildland conservation stamps.
- Aims to acquire critical wildlife habitat.
- The bill was referred to the Environment and Natural Resources committee.
- The Senate concurred with the bill.
Who is affected
- Wildlife in Massachusetts
- Landowners in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Environment and Natural Resources Department
- Conservation organizations in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated funding source for wildlife habitat acquisition.
- No specific changes to existing wildlife management practices are outlined.
Fiscal impact
The fiscal impact of this bill is dependent on the revenue generated from the sale of wildland conservation stamps.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
David K. Muradian Jr.
Cosponsor
David K. Muradian Jr.
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