H 4437
An Act relative to the regulation of nutrient management and fertilizer in the town of Nantucket
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Bill overview
This bill aims to regulate nutrient management and fertilizer use specifically within the town of Nantucket, Massachusetts. It seeks to establish guidelines and potentially restrictions on the application of these substances to protect the island’s sensitive environment and water resources. The bill was approved by the town of Nantucket and subsequently advanced through the state legislature.
Key provisions
- Establishes regulations for nutrient management and fertilizer use in Nantucket.
- Addresses potential impacts on water quality and coastal ecosystems.
- Likely involves guidelines for fertilizer application rates and types.
- May require permits or approvals for certain fertilizer activities.
- Focuses specifically on the town of Nantucket, not statewide regulations.
Who is affected
- Residents of Nantucket
- Farmers and agricultural businesses in Nantucket
- Landscapers and property owners in Nantucket
- Nantucket town government
- Environmental organizations in Nantucket
Notable changes
- Introduces local regulations for nutrient management, supplementing existing state regulations.
- Specifies a focus on the unique environmental challenges of Nantucket.
- May require compliance with specific standards for fertilizer application.
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Primary sponsor
Thomas W. Moakley
Cosponsors
Thomas W. Moakley
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Bill H.4437 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the regulation of nutrient management and fertilizer in the town of Nantucket
By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4437) of Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the regulation of nutrient management and fertilizer in the town of Nantucket. Agriculture and Fisheries. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Thomas W. Moakley , Julian Cyr Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Nantucket (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4437
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 8/25/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/12/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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