H 759 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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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

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