H 748 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

Resolve to establish a special commission to perform an investigation and providing for a study relative to the long term management, maintenance and future use of the Boston Harbor Long and Moon Islands

This bill creates a special commission to investigate the long-term management and future use of Boston Harbor's Long and Moon Islands. The commission will include representatives from the state legislature, Boston and Quincy mayors, local city councils, the National Park Service, environmental agencies, and community groups. Within 180 days, the group must submit a report on preserving Moon Island and a non-binding master plan for Long Island, with final recommendations due by December 1, 2025.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 23, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bruce Ayers
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