S 454 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act establishing a special commission to study the noise effects of hunting migratory game birds in neighborhoods and communities within established coastal zones

This bill creates a special commission to investigate how hunting migratory game birds from boats affects residents living in coastal neighborhoods. The commission will specifically look at noise levels and evaluate whether the current distance rules requiring hunters to stay away from land need to be increased. The group will be made up of state officials, legislative leaders, and industry representatives who must hold public meetings in several coastal towns to gather information. By December 31, 2023, the commission must submit a final report with its findings and any suggested laws to state leaders.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 22, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 22, 2024
Committee
Bill recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Brendan Crighton
Brendan Crighton
DDemocratic
MA
Third Essex