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H3998Introduced in the House

Relative to promoting native plantings for stormwater management, pollinator support and climate resilience

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Kip Diggs, District 02-BAR

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Official description

By Representatives Diggs of Barnstable and Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition of Kip A. Diggs and James C. Arena-DeRosa that the Division of Highways be authorized to establish a program to promote the cultivation and maintenance of native flowering plants, grasses and shrubs on land bordering along state highways and other public lands. Transportation.

Where it stands

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

September 8, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Transportation

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

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

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