MA H5145

Authorizes the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to conduct an investigation and study during the General Court recess on two topics: deer population control (H.999) and exempting veterans from Division of State Parks and Recreation fees (H.1054)

Committee must file its findings, recommendations, and any draft legislation with the Clerk of the House of Representatives by December 31, 2026

Reported favorably by the committee on January 23, 2026, with one dissenting vote from Representative Gaskey of Carver

Original petitions were filed by Representative Christopher M. Markey (deer population) and Representative Alan Silvia (veteran fee exemptions)