H 867 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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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 · 4 co-sponsors

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