S 483 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund

This bill amends the law governing the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund by increasing the required minimum contribution from $1 to $5. The change directly affects the fund's financial structure, ensuring a higher baseline amount is maintained for forest upkeep. By raising this specific monetary threshold, the legislation aims to provide more resources for the maintenance of the Douglas State Forest.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 5, 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
5
Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 5, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ryan Fattman
RRepublican
MA
Worcester and Hampden