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MA H2122

MA H2122
Resolve establishing a special commission to study the effects of coastal and ocean acidification and its existing and potential effects on species that are commercially harvested and grown along the Massachusetts coast


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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

By Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition of Dylan Fernandes and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the effects of ocean acidification on the Commonwealth's fishing industry. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study the effects of coastal and ocean acidification on commercially harvested and grown species along the Massachusetts coast. The commission will identify the actual and potential effects of acidification, the scientific data and knowledge gaps that may hinder the state's ability to respond, and prioritize strategies for filling those gaps. The commission will include members of the legislature, environmental and community groups, commercial fishermen and aquaculturists, and scientists who have studied coastal or ocean acidification. The commission will review existing scientific literature, conduct public hearings, and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 2018.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4133 (on 01/22/2018)

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