H 94 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act clarifying the definition of agriculture

This bill seeks to update the legal definition of agriculture in Massachusetts to explicitly include the growing and cultivation of hemp and marijuana. By amending a specific section of the state's general laws, the legislation ensures that these crops are formally recognized as agricultural commodities. The change directly affects farmers and businesses involved in these industries by aligning their work with existing agricultural regulations and protections.
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 Apr 8, 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 Agriculture
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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