Resolve to establish a special commission to perform an investigation and providing for a study relative to the long term management, maintenance and future use of the Boston Harbor Long and Moon Islands
This bill establishes a special commission to study the long-term management, maintenance, and future use of Long Island and Moon Island in Boston Harbor. The commission, composed of 10 members including Senate/House leaders, Boston and Quincy officials, National Park Service, environmental representatives, and neighborhood leaders, must complete its investigation within 180 days of the bill's passage. It will produce a non-binding master plan for Long Island's future use and recommendations for environmental oversight by December 1, 2027, including draft legislation if needed. The study directly affects the management of these islands and involves coordination between Boston, Quincy, and state environmental agencies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Ayers
DDemocratic
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