MA H813

Bill

Resolve providing for a commission to study the affects of offshore wind projects on Massachusetts fisheries

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
02/05/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the affects of offshore wind projects on Massachusetts fisheries . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study the environmental and economic impacts of offshore wind projects on Massachusetts fisheries. The commission will consist of members from the state legislature, state and federal fisheries agencies, and fishing industry associations. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature within one year of the bill's passage.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Chris Hendricks (D), Patrick Kearney (D), Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

Discharged to the committee on House Rules (on 02/05/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H813

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H813
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H813.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2867	Relative to the continued enhancement of the offshore wind industry in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a new draft, see H4554	Similar To
H737	To create the department of marine fisheries resources	Accompanied a study order, see H5012	Similar To
H779	Relative to the scientific strategic planning of the Commonwealth’s fishery	Accompanied a study order, see H5012	Similar To
H821	Relative to boater safety to be known as the David Hanson Act	Accompanied a new draft, see H4229	Similar To
S489	Relative to the use of shotguns for hunting	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To

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