H 986
An Act relative to the Department of Fish and Game
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to the Department of Fish and Game, is a petition to the Massachusetts legislature regarding the operations and responsibilities of the Department of Fish and Game. It seeks to address matters related to the department’s activities and potentially its structure or functions. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and subsequently heard on July 1, 2025.
Key provisions
- The bill is a petition regarding the Department of Fish and Game.
- It was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- A hearing was scheduled for July 1, 2025.
- The bill’s specific provisions are not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill’s purpose is to address matters related to the department’s operations.
Who is affected
- Department of Fish and Game
- Environment and Natural Resources sector
Notable changes
- The bill is presented as a petition, suggesting a request for review or modification of existing practices.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.986 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Department of Fish and Game
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the Department of Fish and Game. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kathleen R. LaNatra Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.986
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/9/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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