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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.764 189th (2015 - 2016)

An Act establishing a cranberry industry revitalization task force

By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of William M. Straus, Michael J. Rodrigues and others for the establishment of a task force (including members of the General Court) to investigate short and long-term solutions to preserving and strengthening the cranberry industry. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Bill Information

Presenters:
William M. Straus , Michael J. Rodrigues

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish a cranberry industry revitalization task force, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health and convenience.

Bill History

Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.764
Date Branch Action
1/20/2015 House Referred to the committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture
1/20/2015 Senate Senate concurred
9/1/2015 Joint Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2015 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Westport Grange
4/6/2016 House Accompanied a study order, see H4162

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