An Act to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program
This bill establishes a special commission to investigate whether Massachusetts should create a program to spray pesticides against gypsy moths. The commission will examine current laws, funding needs, and the potential economic, environmental, and public health impacts of such a program. It is composed of state officials and three members appointed by the governor, the Senate president, the House speaker, and the Senate minority leader. The group must submit its findings and draft legislation to relevant state agencies within one year of the bill's passage.
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 Jul 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
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 · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Matt Muratore
RRepublican
Co
Angelo D'Emilia
RRepublican
Co
Brian Ashe
DDemocratic
Co
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
Co
Josh Cutler
DDemocratic
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