H1005

Investing in natural and working lands

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1005 establishes a program to support municipalities in protecting natural and working lands.

Massachusetts H1005 creates a natural and working lands friendly communities program. The program provides technical and financial assistance to municipalities that adopt specific ordinances and bylaws to protect natural and working lands. Eligible municipalities can opt-in to receive grants, loans, and incentive payments. The program aims to prevent the loss of natural and working lands, promote carbon sequestration, and enhance nature services.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

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

Dec 22, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Oct 7, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1