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MA S71
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends line item 1599-6078 of section 2A of chapter 268 of the acts of 2022 to modify how food security infrastructure grant funds are allocated
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Requires 50% of total food security infrastructure grant funds be spent on physical infrastructure projects benefiting commercial seafood and agricultural industries
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Eligible seafood industry projects include on-vessel and land-based automatic processing machines, refrigerated vehicles and storage facilities, and energy efficiency upgrades
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Eligible agricultural projects include wash and pack stations, storage facilities, high tunnels, greenhouses, and efficiency improvements for irrigation systems, tractors, and similar equipment
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Sponsored by Senator Bruce E. Tarr (First Essex and Middlesex); similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 2366
Legislative Description
Relative to the use of food security infrastructure grants
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
12/31/2025