Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3998: An Act relative to promoting native plantings for stormwater management, pollinator support and climate resilience
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3998 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to promoting native plantings for stormwater management, pollinator support and climate resilience. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Diggs of Barnstable and Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3998) 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Kip Diggs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Barnstable |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Transportation