Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

H 443 — An Act authorizing the establishment of old growth forest reserves

Last action — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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    Introduced
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    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 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

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Action History

  1. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 437

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture

Sponsors

  • Stephen Kulik · Primary
  • Denise Provost · Cosponsor
  • Frank I. Smizik · Cosponsor
  • Michael D. Brady · Cosponsor
  • Byron Rushing · Cosponsor
  • Jonathan Hecht · Cosponsor
  • John W. Scibak · Cosponsor
  • José F. Tosado · Cosponsor
  • Smitty Pignatelli · Cosponsor
  • Peter V. Kocot · Cosponsor
  • James B. Eldridge · Cosponsor
  • III Paul A. Schmid · Cosponsor
  • Carlos González · Cosponsor
  • Kathleen O'Connor Ives · Cosponsor
  • Thomas P. Walsh · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Stephen Kulik

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (189)

189 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 443 do?
By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Who sponsors H 443?
H 443 is sponsored by Stephen Kulik, Denise Provost, Frank I. Smizik, Michael D. Brady (Democrat), Byron Rushing, Jonathan Hecht, John W. Scibak, José F. Tosado, Smitty Pignatelli, Peter V. Kocot, James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Paul A. Schmid, III, Carlos González (Democrat), Kathleen O'Connor Ives, and Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 443?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track H 443?
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