Bill > H1014

This bill establishes a special commission to examine the status of wild striped bass in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will assess the impact of commercial harvesting and recreational fishing on the population and viability of wild striped bass. The commission will consist of various stakeholders, including members of the legislature, state government officials, representatives from the commercial fishing and sports fishing industries, and independent marine science experts. The commission will hold public hearings in several coastal cities and prepare a written report detailing its findings and recommendations, which will be submitted to the governor and relevant legislative committees.