MA H847

Bill

Resolve to establish a special commission to perform an investigation and providing for a study relative to the long term management, maintenance and future use of the Boston Harbor Long and Moon Islands

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the long-term management and maintenance of certain harbor islands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate and study the long-term management, maintenance, and future use of the Boston Harbor's Long and Moon Islands. The commission will include members of the state legislature, local officials from Boston and Quincy, representatives from the National Park Service, the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, a conservation group, and the Squantum Neighborhood Association. Within 180 days, the commission will report its findings on preserving Moon Island and a non-binding master plan for the future use of Long Island. By December 1, 2023, the commission will also provide recommendations for further environmental oversight and preservation of the islands, along with any necessary draft legislation.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Bruce Ayers (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H847

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H847
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H847.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3395	Providing for a study to be conducted on the cost feasibility of implementing a ferry service to Long Island in Boston Harbor	No further action taken	Similar To
H3879	Relative to Long and Moon Islands in Boston Harbor	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
H4017	Establishing a special commission to examine the Department of Public Health’s nursing home licensure process and requirements	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 34 of the Acts of 2021	Similar To
H5041	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H609	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to child suicide	No further action taken	Similar To
H865	Expanding pleasure boat access to Boston Harbor	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
S1347	Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment	Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1612	Establishing a standing commission on operating under the influence and impaired driving	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1736	Relative to surplus in retirement systems	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S2044	Establishing a special commission to study the legislative process	Accompanied a study order, see S2620	Similar To

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