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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing a fisheries conservation gear grant program to be developed and administered by the Division of Marine Fisheries. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Fisheries Conservation Gear Grant Program, to be developed and administered by the Division of Marine Fisheries. The program aims to provide funding assistance for research, development, and acquisition of commercial fishing gear that limits or eliminates the mortality of juvenile fish or protected species, while maximizing the sustainability and productivity of the affected fishery. The program is subject to appropriation and the Division will hold regular hearings to determine the size, type, and scope of the grants. Eligibility 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. The state treasurer will issue and sell bonds to cover the necessary expenditures for carrying out this act.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Josh Cutler (D)*,
Patrick Kearney (D)*,
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4227 (on 12/26/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H773 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H773.pdf |
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