S 2731
An Act to protect coastal resources.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Coastal Erosion Innovation Center. The goal of the center is to promote research and development of innovative solutions to combat coastal erosion in Massachusetts. It aims to support efforts to protect coastal communities and natural resources from the impacts of rising sea levels and erosion. The bill directs the committee on Environment and Natural Resources to report on the accompanying bill.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Massachusetts Coastal Erosion Innovation Center.
- The center will focus on researching and developing solutions for coastal erosion.
- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources will oversee the center's activities.
- The bill refers the matter to the Senate Ways and Means committee for consideration.
Who is affected
- Coastal communities in Massachusetts
- Environmental organizations
- Researchers and developers
- The Massachusetts State Government
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill S.2731 194th (Current)
An Act to protect coastal resources.
Senate, November 24, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 660) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to protect coastal resources by establishing the Massachusetts Coastal Erosion Innovation Center, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2731).
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Bill Information
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.2731
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | New draft of S660 |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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