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Introduced
03/28/2022
03/28/2022
In Committee
03/28/2022
03/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Establishing a fisheries conservation gear grant program
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Fisheries Conservation Gear Grant Program in Massachusetts, subject to appropriation. The purpose of the program is to provide funding assistance for research, development, and acquisition of commercial fishing gear that limits or eliminates the mortality of juvenile or other non-harvestable fish, as well as harm or mortality to protected species like the Northern Right Whale. The program will be administered by the Division of Marine Fisheries, which will conduct regular hearings to determine the grants' size, type, and scope. Eligibility for the grants is restricted to Massachusetts-based fishing industry participants and research institutions, and the division may retain ownership of any intellectual property developed through the program, making it available to eligible grant recipients under reasonable terms.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (14)
Pete Capano (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
James Murphy (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4594 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4594.pdf |
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