S 46 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the Farm Technology Review Commission

This bill reorganizes the Farm Technology Review Commission within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to include 15 members representing various government agencies, agricultural sectors, and technology groups. The commission will study ways to promote energy conservation, collaborative purchasing, and sustainable farming technologies while reviewing existing regulations that might hinder technological adoption. Members will serve three-year terms and must meet quarterly to analyze current laws and propose updates that support modernizing farm technology. The commission is required to submit its findings and legislative recommendations to the governor and state legislature by April 1, 2024, and annually thereafter.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jan 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jan 25, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Agriculture
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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