H 836 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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

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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
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

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Patrick Kearney
DDemocratic
MA
4th Plymouth