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MA H465

MA H465
Relative to the conservation of striped bass


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4274 (on 03/06/2018)

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