An Act establishing healthy soil performance guidelines
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish guidelines for ‘healthy soil performance’ in Massachusetts. It seeks to promote practices that improve soil health, recognizing the benefits of healthy soil for agriculture, the environment, and potentially climate change mitigation. The bill intends to create a framework for assessing and encouraging better soil management practices across the state. It’s part of a series of similar legislative efforts focused on soil health.
Key provisions
- Establishment of healthy soil performance guidelines.
- Promotion of practices that improve soil health.
- Potential for assessing soil health performance.
- Supports agricultural innovation related to soil management.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Agricultural businesses
- Landowners
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Environmental organizations
Notable changes
- This bill represents a legislative effort to prioritize soil health within the state's agricultural policies.
- It builds upon previous legislation addressing soil health and agricultural innovation.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Jessica Ann Giannino
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