Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Massachusetts to specifically address agricultural and horticultural lands. The proposal aims to clarify and potentially modify existing laws related to these types of lands, though the exact details of the proposed changes are not outlined in the available text. It was initially presented by Representatives Blais and Kane and has undergone review and consideration by the legislature. Ultimately, the proposal was placed on file and deemed to not pass.
Key provisions
- Addresses agricultural and horticultural lands.
- Proposed as a constitutional amendment.
- Presented by Representatives Blais and Kane.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Agricultural landowners
- Horticultural landowners
- The State of Massachusetts
- The General Court
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a constitutional amendment, indicating a significant change to existing laws.
- The specific changes to the law are not detailed in the provided text.
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Sponsors
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22 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
David T. Vieira
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