H 859 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to increase the minimum contribution required for the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund from $1 to $5. The change directly affects individuals or entities that currently make donations to this specific fund for forest maintenance. By updating the statutory language, the legislation ensures that the trust fund can receive higher contributions to support its operations. This adjustment is a straightforward policy update that modifies the financial threshold for donations without altering the fund's overall purpose or management structure.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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