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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1973 189th (2015 - 2016)

An Act providing for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change

The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill providing for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change (Senate, No. 451),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 1973).

Bill Information

Sponsor:
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Displaying 20 Senate Amendments
Amendments to Bill
(Redraft) Eldridge, James B. Climate Change Homeowner Education and Outreach Adopted
(Redraft) Tarr, Bruce E. Cost Effective Hazard Mitigation Rejected YEAS 7 - NAYS 31
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
Pacheco, Marc R. Advisory commission Adopted
Tarr, Bruce E. Cost Effectivness Rejected
(Redraft) Tarr, Bruce E. Coastal Community Representation Rejected
Tarr, Bruce E. Coastal Erosion Commission Report Rejected
Tarr, Bruce E. Cost Effectiveness Consideration Rejected YEAS 9 - NAYS 29
Tarr, Bruce E. Protecting Existing Rights Adopted
Tarr, Bruce E. Cost Effective Grant Program Adopted
Tarr, Bruce E. Property Buyback Adopted YEAS 38 - NAYS 0
Tarr, Bruce E. Conservation and Recreation Management Plan Rejected
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
Tarr, Bruce E. Cost Consideration Rejected
Tarr, Bruce E. Coastal Erosion Commission Recommendations Rejected
(Redraft) Downing, Benjamin B. Solar Incentive Program Adopted
Withdrawn
Keenan, John F. Clarifying sources of funding Adopted

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