MA H471

Bill

Establishing a commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition of William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a commission to research and review the dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. The commission will have 9 members, including representatives from the state government, the recreational boating industry, and relevant policy and management fields. The commission will report to the legislature within one year on recommendations for funding dredging projects, streamlining the permitting process, reducing costs, and identifying disposal options, all with the goal of maintaining and improving recreational boating access to the Commonwealth's waterways.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (24)

James Cantwell (D), Tackey Chan (D), Josh Cutler (D), Kim Ferguson (R), Susan Gifford (R), Pat Haddad (D), Paul Heroux (D), Bradford Hill (R), Donald Humason (R), Randy Hunt (R), Robert Koczera (D), Joan Lovely (D), Joe McGonagle (D), Leonard Mirra (R), Mike Moore (D), Matt Muratore (R), Keiko Orrall (R), Jerry Parisella (D), Sarah Peake (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), Paul Schmid (D), Bill Straus (D), Bruce Tarr (R), Dave Vieira (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4571 (on 06/06/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H471

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H471
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H471.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3899	To establish a waterways capital improvement fund for the town of Dennis	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 303 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H395	Relative to the Division of Waterways to dredge Quincy Bay	Accompanied a new draft, see H3895	Similar To
H405	Relative to the financing of dredging projects	Accompanied a study order, see H4571	Similar To
H406	Establishing a regional dredge grants program	Accompanied a study order, see H4571	Similar To
H409	Authorizing and directing the director of the Division of Waterways to dredge the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck in the city of Quincy	Accompanied a study order, see H4579	Similar To
H411	Relative to DCR yacht club fee reflecting water way access	Accompanied a study order, see H4571	Similar To
H4571	Oceans and waterways	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by

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