H 981
An Act to protect pollinator habitat
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish a special commission, including members of the General Court, to investigate ways to improve pollinator health in Massachusetts. The commission will examine opportunities to protect and enhance pollinator habitat across the state. This legislation aims to address concerns about declining pollinator populations and their importance to the environment and agriculture.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study pollinator health.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will investigate opportunities to improve pollinator habitat.
- The commission’s findings will be used to inform policy and conservation efforts.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Farmers and agricultural producers
- Environmental organizations
- Pollinators (bees, butterflies, etc.)
- The General Court
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a commission-based approach to address pollinator health.
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Primary sponsor
Mary S. Keefe
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Brian M. Ashe
Bruce E. Tarr
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.981 194th (Current)
An Act to protect pollinator habitat
By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 981) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Mary S. Keefe Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.981
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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