S2507
An Act establishing the Gloucester Fisheries Commission
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Gloucester Fisheries Commission, a local body designed to manage and protect the fishing industry and related resources in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The commission will be supported by approval from the mayor and city council. It aims to provide a dedicated mechanism for addressing the specific needs and challenges of Gloucester’s fisheries sector. The commission’s creation reflects a local effort to bolster the town’s fishing heritage and ensure its sustainability.
Key provisions
- Creates the Gloucester Fisheries Commission.
- Requires approval from the Gloucester mayor and city council.
- The commission’s duties are not specifically defined in the bill.
- The bill is contingent on local approval.
- The commission will operate under the authority of the municipality.
Who is affected
- Gloucester, Massachusetts
- Local government officials in Gloucester
- The fishing industry in Gloucester
- Residents of Gloucester
Notable changes
- Establishes a new local commission focused on fisheries management.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill S.2507 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the Gloucester Fisheries Commission
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2507) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ann-Margaret Ferrante (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to establish the Gloucester Fisheries Commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr City/Town: Gloucester (Local Approval Required) Special Attachments: Committee - Senate member votes
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2507
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 3/31/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 6/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 7/17/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 7/28/2025 | Senate | Read third |
| 7/28/2025 | Senate | New draft (Tarr) substituted, see S2566 |
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