S 2571
An Act providing nature for all
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act providing nature for all,’ aims to conserve and improve natural and working lands within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The legislation seeks to enhance the state’s natural resources and support sustainable land management practices. It is based on a petition and accompanying bill previously submitted by several members of the General Court. The bill was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
Key provisions
- Conservation of natural and working lands.
- Improvement of existing natural resources.
- Support for sustainable land management practices.
- Potential for expanding conservation efforts statewide.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Landowners
- Environmental organizations
- The State of Massachusetts
- Agricultural sector
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on conservation and improvement of natural and working lands.
- It builds upon previous legislation related to similar goals.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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Bill S.2571 194th (Current)
An Act providing nature for all
The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 597) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to conserve and improve natural and working lands, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2571).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2571
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | New draft of S597 |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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