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

H 853 — An Act relative to abandoned vessels on DCR property

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H5041

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  1. ✓
    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 March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · 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.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

This bill addresses the issue of abandoned vessels on state property.

The bill aims to provide solutions for dealing with abandoned vessels located on certain state-owned land. Details on specific requirements and penalties are not available as the text is not provided.

Summary

By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 853) of David Biele relative to abandoned vessels on certain state property. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H5041

  2. Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2021 from 02:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2021 from 02:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  4. Senate concurred

  5. Referred to the committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

environment agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 853 do?
By Mr. Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 853) of David Biele relative to abandoned vessels on certain state property. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Who sponsors H 853?
H 853 is sponsored by David Biele (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 853?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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