H4109
An Act relocating certain harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to relocate certain harbor lines within New Bedford Harbor. The goal is to adjust the boundaries of the harbor to better reflect its current condition and address navigational concerns. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading and subsequently passed by the House and Senate. It is currently awaiting final action.
Key provisions
- Relocation of specific harbor lines within New Bedford Harbor.
- Adjustment of harbor boundaries.
- Addressing navigational concerns within the harbor.
- The bill was approved by both the House and Senate.
Who is affected
- Residents of New Bedford
- Boaters and mariners using New Bedford Harbor
- The City of New Bedford
- Environmental agencies responsible for the harbor
Notable changes
- Changes to the established boundaries of New Bedford Harbor.
- Potential adjustments to navigational routes within the harbor.
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Primary sponsor
Christopher Hendricks
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Christopher Hendricks
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Bill H.4109 194th (Current)
An Act relocating certain harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor
By Representatives Hendricks of New Bedford and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4109) of Christopher Hendricks relative to relocating certain harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Christopher Hendricks , Antonio F. D. Cabral Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 12 actions for Bill H.4109
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 5/15/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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