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MA H3047

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tackey Chan

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Harbors and Inland Waters Maintenance Fund under Chapter 91 of the General Laws, administered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation

  • 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

  • Fund may be used for continuous maintenance dredging of harbors, inland waters, and great ponds throughout Massachusetts

  • Authorizes spending on removal of sunken and abandoned vessels, derelict piers, and other navigation hazards, as well as maintenance of state piers

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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