Agriculture

Bagels Etc. 40th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026

Retained by the Council

Sponsor: Brooke Pinto

Allows Cannabis Regulatory Commission to award competitive grants from Social Equity Excise Fee proceeds.

Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AOF

Sponsor: Peterpaul, Luanne M.

Allows deer depredation permit holders to harvest antlers, venison, and hide from deer.

Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AAN

Sponsor: Inganamort, Michael

An Act authorizing the town of South Hadley to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages

Senate: Read third (title changed), amended and passed to be engrossed

Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Carry Shulock-Sexton, an employee of the department of agricultural resources

Senate: Read third and passed to be engrossed

Sponsor: Sean Garballey

Prohibits law enforcement officers, first responders, CDL drivers, or persons who operate heavy equipment from engaging in recreational use of cannabis items.

Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to APS

Sponsor: Wainstein, Larry

prohibiting the use of animal testing when other comparable methods are available.

Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 7-4; )

Sponsor: Daniel Innis

Authorizes use of certain fish pumps to remove menhaden from purse seines.

Transferred to SCM

Sponsor: Moriarty, Paul D.

Feed bill to fund 70th legislative session and prepare for 2029 session

(LC) Draft in Edit

Revise definition of "farmer's market"

(LC) Draft in Assembly

Extend the termination of Water Court for water right adjudication

(LC) Draft in Assembly

Brand research fee elimination

(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing

Generally revise fish, wildlife, and parks laws

(LC) Draft On Hold

Generally revise fish, wildlife, and parks laws

(LC) Draft On Hold

Generally revise fish, wildlife, and parks laws

(LC) Draft On Hold

Generally revise fish, wildlife, and parks laws

(LC) Draft On Hold

Generally revise state trust land laws

(LC) Draft On Hold

Generally revise water law

(LC) Drafter Assigned

Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

Returned from Mayor

Sponsor: Phil Mendelson

Food & Friends Property Tax Exemption Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Returned from Mayor

Sponsor: Phil Mendelson