Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5363: An Act modernizing the lease authorization for East Mountain State Forest
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5363 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act modernizing the lease authorization for East Mountain State Forest. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 29, 2026): 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 Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Leigh Davis for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to extend the lease authorization for East Mountain State Forest. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
“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 scheduled for 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
- Referred to the committee on House Rules