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MA H3047
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tackey Chan
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Harbors and Inland Waters Maintenance Fund under Chapter 91 of the General Laws, administered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Directs 0.05% of motor fuel excise tax revenue (from Section 4 of Chapter 64A) to the new fund, with 99.80% going to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund and 0.15% to the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund
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Fund may be used for continuous maintenance dredging of harbors, inland waters, and great ponds throughout Massachusetts
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Authorizes spending on removal of sunken and abandoned vessels, derelict piers, and other navigation hazards, as well as maintenance of state piers
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All fund expenditures are subject to appropriation by the legislature
Legislative Description
Restoring the harbors and inland waters maintenance fund
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5068
2/12/2026