S 73
An Act relative to the Department of Fish and Game
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand the programs and authority of the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game. Specifically, it aims to broaden the department’s capabilities and potentially its land acquisition efforts. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and then the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries. It is related to previous legislation concerning the Department of Fish and Game’s land acquisition activities.
Key provisions
- Expands programs under the Department of Fish and Game.
- Potentially broadens the department’s land acquisition authority.
- Referral to Senate Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries.
- Related to previous legislation concerning land acquisition.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game
- Agriculture sector
- Landowners
- Conservation organizations
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on expanding the Department of Fish and Game's existing programs.
- It may lead to increased land acquisition activities by the department.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Joan B. Lovely
Joanne M. Comerford
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.73 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Department of Fish and Game
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 73) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael O. Moore for legislation to expand programs under the Department of Fish and Game. Agriculture.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.73
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Agriculture |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred. |
| 6/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 12/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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