An Act establishing a commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways

HD 1536 establishes a 9-member commission within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to study dredging needs for recreational boating access in Massachusetts state waterways. The commission must report within one year with recommendations on funding dredging projects, streamlining permits, reducing costs, and identifying sediment disposal options, with specific focus on state-owned sediments. The advisory commission includes experts in recreational boating, environmental policy, and related fields, appointed by state leaders and officials. This bill directly affects recreational boaters by addressing barriers to accessing waterways, but does not fund or implement any dredging projects itself.