H 1052
An Act accelerating wetlands restoration
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Bill overview
This bill aims to speed up the restoration of wetlands in Massachusetts. It seeks to accelerate existing efforts and potentially establish new initiatives to improve the health and function of these valuable ecosystems. The bill’s specific details regarding restoration methods and timelines are not outlined in the available text. It is currently under consideration by the House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
Key provisions
- Accelerates the restoration of wetlands.
- Focuses on improving the health and function of Massachusetts wetlands.
- The bill’s specific mechanisms for achieving these goals are not detailed.
- Referral to the House Committee on Ways and Means
Who is affected
- Environment and Natural Resources sector
- Landowners with wetlands
- Massachusetts residents
- Wildlife and ecosystems
Notable changes
- The bill’s specific changes to current wetland restoration policies are not detailed.
- It builds upon existing efforts to protect and restore wetlands.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill H.1052 194th (Current)
An Act accelerating wetlands restoration
By Representatives Shand of Newburyport and Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1052) of Dawne Shand, Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Dawne Shand , Kristin E. Kassner Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1052
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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