S 2730
An Act relative to a future blue economy
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a ‘blue economy’ framework in Massachusetts, aiming to protect and promote the state’s marine resources. It seeks to achieve this through two key initiatives: a ‘blue communities’ program that incentivizes local efforts to reduce nutrient pollution and ocean acidification, and the creation of a ‘blue economy workforce pipeline’ to support jobs in the marine sector. The bill is based on prior legislation and recommendations.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘blue communities’ program to incentivize local actions to combat ocean acidification and nutrient pollution.
- Creates a ‘blue economy workforce pipeline’ to develop training and employment opportunities in marine-related industries.
- Builds upon previous legislation (S.600, S.603, and S.605) concerning a future blue economy.
- Referenced to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for further consideration.
- Addresses issues related to the health and sustainability of Massachusetts’ marine environment.
- Supports local communities in implementing sustainable practices.
- Promotes economic development within the blue economy sector.
- Considers existing legislation S.535 and S.54.
Who is affected
- Local communities in Massachusetts
- Marine industries and businesses
- Environmental organizations
- Massachusetts residents
- Coastal communities
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Cosponsor
Dylan A. Fernandes
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Bill S.2730 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a future blue economy
Senate, November 24, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 600) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a blue communities program to incentivize local action to reduce nutrient pollution and ocean acidification; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 603) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a blue economy workforce pipeline; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 605) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation relative to a future blue economy, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2730).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2730
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | New draft of S600, S603 and S605 |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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