H 135
An Act protecting the viability of farms in the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act protecting the viability of farms in the Commonwealth,’ was introduced to examine the potential impact of proposed rules and regulations on commercial agricultural operations within Massachusetts. The bill directs the Agriculture committee to study these impacts and ensure that regulations do not negatively affect the ability of farms to operate successfully. It seeks to safeguard the long-term sustainability of farming businesses in the state.
Key provisions
- Directs the Agriculture committee to study the impact of proposed rules and regulations on commercial farms.
- Aims to prevent regulations from harming the viability of farms.
- Related to existing legislation concerning farm viability.
- Scheduled for a hearing on May 13, 2025.
Who is affected
- Commercial farms
- Farmers
- Agricultural businesses
- The agriculture industry in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar bills introduced over the past decade, indicating a recurring concern about regulations impacting farms.
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Primary sponsor
Steven J. Ouellette
Cosponsor
Steven J. Ouellette
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Bill H.135 194th (Current)
An Act protecting the viability of farms in the Commonwealth
By Representative Ouellette of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of Steven J. Ouellette relative to the impact of proposed rules and regulations on commercial agricultural operations. Agriculture.
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Presenter: Steven J. Ouellette
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.135
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Agriculture |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5242 (under House Rule 27) |
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