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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Edward J. Kennedy

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying resolve:

Resolve providing for a study of Bittersweet Vine and other invasive species.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Edward J. Kennedy

First Middlesex


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By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide for a study of Bittersweet Vine and other invasive species.  Environment and Natural Resources.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)

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Resolve providing for a study of Bittersweet Vine and other invasive species.

 

Resolved, notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Department of Environmental Protection shall conduct a study to examine the impact of Bittersweet Vine and other invasive plant species in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and suggest solutions to the problems created by these invasive plants.

The agency shall file a report of their findings and recommendations with the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, the chairs of the house and senate committees on ways and means, and the house and senate chairs of environment and natural resources, not later than September 30, 2024.