An Act to create the department of marine fisheries resources
This bill amends Massachusetts state law to rename the existing division of marine fisheries to the division of marine fisheries resources. The change updates the official title of this unit, which operates within the Department of Fish and Game, without creating a new department or altering its core functions. The renamed division continues to support the commercial fishing industry by collecting data, conducting research, and overseeing related laws. This legislative update affects the state's administrative structure by formalizing the name of the agency responsible for managing marine fisheries.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Apr 6, 2023
Committee
Discharged to the committee on Agriculture
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Cabral
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Hendricks
DDemocratic
Co
Patrick Kearney
DDemocratic
Co
Vanna Howard
DDemocratic
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