Environment (Conservation)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 3, 2025

S 663: An Act relative to the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 663) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a preservation trust fund for Salisbury Beach, directly conserving a natural area under Environment and Natural Resources jurisdiction.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5111: An Act authorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket under the care, custody, management and control of the select board and the town of Nantucket to convey certain land in the town of Nantucket held for open space, passive recreation or conservation purposes to the Nantucket islands land bank for the purposes pursuant to its legislation and/or to the Sconset Trust, Inc. For open space, conservation and passive recreation purposes

HD 5111 allows the town of Nantucket to transfer specific parcels of land - including 35 Grove Lane, portions of Low Beach Road, and areas along Hawthorne Avenue - to the Nantucket Islands Land Bank or the Sconset Trust, Inc. for conservation, open space, and passive recreation purposes. The town's Select Board will determine the terms of each transfer, including any restrictions or easements. This bill applies to land the town currently owns and holds for conservation use. It is authorized under a constitutional provision that permits these transfers without conflicting with other state laws.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill transfers land to conservation entities (Nantucket Islands Land Bank/Sconset Trust) specifically for open space, conservation, and passive recreation purposes, directly advancing environmental protection through land preservation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 12, 2025

H 1059: An Act relative to fisheries conservation gear grant program

By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1059) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco that the Division of Marine Fisheries establish a program for commercial fishing gear. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes grant program for fisheries conservation gear, directly aligning with marine resource protection under Environment and Natural Resources subject area.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 1055: An Act relative to the conservation of Atlantic striped bass

By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1055) of Thomas M. Stanley for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the status of wild striped bass in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly focuses on conservation of Atlantic striped bass, a natural resource, under Environment and Natural Resources subject, aligning with conservation and protection indicators.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1425: An Act further regulating the amendment of a conservation restriction in the town of Hanson

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1425) of Michael D. Brady (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend a conservation restriction in the town of Hanson. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulates amendments to conservation restrictions, maintaining environmental protections in Hanson's conservation areas.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

HD 5027: An Act authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield

By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly seeks to remove land from conservation restrictions, weakening environmental protections by allowing development of previously protected areas.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 31, 2026

H 4523: An Act authorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket under the care, custody, management and control of the select board and the town of Nantucket to convey certain land in the town of Nantucket held for open space, passive recreation or conservation purposes to the Nantucket islands land bank for the purposes pursuant to its legislation and/or to the Sconset Trust, Inc. For open space, conservation and passive recreation purposes

By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4523) of Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Nantucket to convey a certain parcel of land in said town to the Nantucket Islands Land Bank and to the Sconset Trust, Inc. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes land conveyance to conservation entities (Nantucket Islands Land Bank, Sconset Trust) for open space, conservation, and passive recreation purposes, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 1056: An Act relative to the conservation of striped bass

By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1056) of Thomas M. Stanley relative to the Atlantic striped bass. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly focuses on conserving striped bass, a natural resource, directly advancing environmental protection through species conservation under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 29, 2026

H 4483: An Act authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield

By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly seeks to release land from conservation restrictions, weakening environmental protections by removing conservation requirements for specific parcels in Deerfield.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2281: An Act relative to data collection on below threshold wells

This bill requires local health boards or permitting authorities to annually report details (location, use, permit year) of wells under 20,000 gallons per day to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The DEP will use this data to estimate water withdrawals from these wells at the local basin level and factor it into future water permit decisions. During droughts, local authorities must enforce water conservation measures for these wells based on current restrictions or areas with depleted water flow. It also updates the withdrawal threshold for permit requirements from 20,000 gallons per day.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires data collection for water management and enforces conservation during droughts, supporting sustainable water resource protection.85% confidence

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