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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish the Massachusetts coastal erosion innovation center and to protect coastal resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Coastal Erosion Innovation Center, which will develop and deploy innovative solutions to protect and strengthen the resilience of the state's coastal shoreline, including beaches, marshes, dunes, and public and private property and infrastructure. The center will be administered by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and advised by a governor-appointed advisory group. The center is authorized to approve innovative pilot projects for coastal protection and resilience, which may not otherwise be eligible for permitting, and will produce annual reports on its activities. The provisions of the bill are set to expire on December 31, 2031, unless otherwise repealed, modified, or extended.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (13)
Josh Cutler (D)*,
Pete Capano (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
James Murphy (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H875 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H875.pdf |
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