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MA H883
Establishing a commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition of William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a special commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways [ corrected pinned slip] . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. The commission will have 9 members, including experts in recreational boating, environmental policy, public policy, economic development, and ocean management. The commission will research and review dredging needs, and within one year, provide the legislature with recommendations on how to fund such projects, streamline the permitting process, reduce associated costs, and identify disposal options. The goal is to maintain and improve recreational boating access to the Commonwealth's waterways.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H883 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H883.pdf |
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