An Act clarifying the definition of agriculture
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5242↗ (under House Rule 27) |
| — | House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 4/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Agriculture |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J45 | Accompanied | — |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S70 | An Act clarifying the definition of agriculture | Active |
The first paragraph of MGL 128 Section 1a shall be amended to include the phrase “the growing and cultivation of both hemp and marijuana,” after the phrase “floricultural or horticultural commodities”.
The first paragraph of MGL 128 Section 1a shall be amended to include the phrase “the growing and cultivation of both hemp and marijuana,” after the phrase “floricultural or horticultural commodities”.