Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H3568 — An Act relative to prohibiting public utility and ratepayer funding of clearcutting forests and woodlands

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill prohibits using public utility funds for clearcutting forests.

This bill makes it illegal for public utilities to use ratepayer money to fund clearcutting in forests and woodlands. It aims to protect these natural areas from being destroyed for utility purposes.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means an effort to protect forests and natural habitats from destruction due to utility funding.

Summary

An Act relative to prohibiting public utility and ratepayer funding of clearcutting forests and woodlands

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3568 do?
An Act relative to prohibiting public utility and ratepayer funding of clearcutting forests and woodlands
Who sponsors H3568?
H3568 is sponsored by Aaron L. Saunders (Democrat).
What is the current status of H3568?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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