An Act accelerating wetlands restoration projects
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to speed up and simplify the process of restoring wetlands in Massachusetts. It seeks to accelerate existing restoration projects and make it easier to implement new ones. The legislation is intended to bolster environmental protection and improve the health of Massachusetts’ wetlands. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
Key provisions
- Streamlines the permitting process for wetlands restoration projects.
- Accelerates the timeline for completing restoration projects.
- Facilitates the implementation of new wetlands restoration initiatives.
- Focuses on improving the ecological health of Massachusetts wetlands.
- The bill was originally introduced as a petition.
Who is affected
- Environmental organizations
- Government agencies responsible for wetlands management
- Landowners involved in wetland restoration projects
- Massachusetts residents
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to expedite the current process for wetland restoration.
- It builds upon previous legislation (S.457) aimed at accelerating wetland restoration.
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Sponsors
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15 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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