An Act to ensure consistency in environment and natural resources management planning

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to require that all permits, licenses, and approvals issued by state agencies align with the state's adopted environmental and natural resources management plan. It mandates that these decisions be consistent with the plan to the maximum extent practicable, ensuring that future projects and activities follow established climate adaptation and resource management guidelines. The change directly affects state agencies and authorities responsible for reviewing and approving various projects, uses, or activities within the commonwealth. By embedding this consistency requirement into the General Laws, the legislation creates a legal framework to guide state-level decision-making in line with broader environmental planning goals.