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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the status of wild striped bass in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to examine the status of wild striped bass in the Commonwealth. The commission will assess the impact of commercial harvesting and recreational fishing on the striped bass population, evaluate the economic value of the recreational striped bass fishery, and study the state and local tax revenue loss due to the decline of the recreational fishery. The commission will consist of various state officials, representatives from the commercial and sports fishing industries, a marine economist, and a member of a striped bass advocacy group. The commission is required to hold public hearings and submit a written report with findings and recommendations by December 31, 2017.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Josh Cutler (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Paul McMurtry (D),
John Rogers (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4274 (on 03/06/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H465 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H465.pdf |
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