An Act establishing the official marine flora of the Commonwealth
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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 designates eelgrass as the official marine flora of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It formally recognizes the importance of this marine plant to the state's ecosystem and economy. The legislation was proposed by a group of petitioners seeking to highlight the value of eelgrass. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Key provisions
- Designates eelgrass as the official marine flora of Massachusetts.
- Recognizes the ecological and economic significance of eelgrass.
- Formalizes a designation to raise awareness of eelgrass.
- The bill was presented by a petition from multiple individuals.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Marine biologists
- Environmental organizations
- Coastal communities
- State government
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal designation for eelgrass.
- No current law is directly superseded by this legislation.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
Cosponsors
Collette Heil
James Kimbro
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
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