MA H1033

Establishes an Invasive Species Trust Fund to receive legislative appropriations, grants, private contributions, and voluntary donations from hunting/fishing license applicants to support invasive species management statewide

Creates a comprehensive Invasive Species Office within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, headed by a full-time Statewide Invasive Species Coordinator responsible for developing and updating a strategic management plan at least every five years

Authorizes grants to municipalities, nonprofits, cooperative management areas, and state agencies for invasive species control projects, with recurring maintenance projects eligible for up to 75% of annual costs for a maximum of five years

Establishes a 16-member Invasive Species Advisory Committee with representatives from conservation organizations, state agencies, universities, and industry groups to provide policy guidance, maintain species databases, and issue annual reports to the legislature

Requires the committee to maintain lists of banned and potentially invasive species, promote native plant alternatives, restrict sale and transport of invasive species, and coordinate with federal invasive species management efforts