An Act requiring a Massachusetts Fishermen's Partnership Seat on the seaport economic counsel
This bill requires the Massachusetts Fishermen's Partnership to hold a seat on the Seaport Economic Council. The legislation overrides any existing state laws that might prevent this arrangement, ensuring the partnership has a direct voice in the council's operations. By securing this position, the bill aims to give local fishing interests a formal role in discussions regarding the economic development of the state's seaports.
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
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Apr 6, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Discharged to the committee on Agriculture
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick Kearney
DDemocratic
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