Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HD 4514 — An Act naming the Eastern Brook Trout as the official freshwater fish of the Commonwealth

Last action — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 20, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

The bill designates the Eastern Brook Trout as the official freshwater fish of the Commonwealth.

This legislation proposes to name the Eastern Brook Trout as the official freshwater fish for the Commonwealth. No specific requirements or penalties are outlined since the bill text is not available.

Summary

By Mr. Philips of Sharon, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward R. Philips and Steven J. D'Addieco for legislation to designated the Eastern Brook Trout as the official freshwater fish of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Steven J. D'Addieco

Not signed on (202)

202 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4514 do?
By Mr. Philips of Sharon, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward R. Philips and Steven J. D'Addieco for legislation to designated the Eastern Brook Trout as the official freshwater fish of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Who sponsors HD 4514?
HD 4514 is sponsored by Edward R. Philips (Democrat) and Steven J. D'Addieco.
What is the current status of HD 4514?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 20, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HD 4514?
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