{"AmendmentNumber":"120","ParentBillNumber":"S2819","Bill":null,"Sponsor":{"Id":"BET0","Name":"Bruce E. Tarr","Type":1,"Details":"https://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/192/LegislativeMembers/BET0","ResponseDate":"2022-04-14T20:49:09.727"},"Category":null,"Action":"Adopted","RollCall":[],"Title":"Fisheries Commission","Branch":"Senate","RedraftNumber":5,"IsFurther":false,"GeneralCourtNumber":192,"Text":"Messrs. Tarr and Montigny move that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section _ the following new section:-\r\n\"SECTION_. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary there shall be established a Commercial Fisheries Commission, the purpose of which shall be to develop and recommend strategies, methods, and tools to promote the sustainability of the Commonwealth's commercial fishing industry, including but not limited to harvesting, processing and production, and sales and distribution. The commission shall address subjects including the responsible development of offshore energy projects, mitigation and support strategies to ensure the long term sustainability of Massachusetts Fisheries, the creation of a comprehensive infrastructure to enable effective dialogue between fishing industry stakeholders and those involved in the development of marine-based energy generation and transmission projects, including but not limited to the offshore generation and transmission.  The commission shall consist of  16 members, whom shall be as follows:- the secretary of energy and environmental affair or their designee; the director of the division of marine fisheries who shall serve as chair; 14 members appointed by the Governor, 1 member from the Massachusetts Seafood Collaborative from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors, 1 member from the Massachusetts Fishing Partnership from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors, 1 member from the Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat Association from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors, 1 member from the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors, 1 member from the Fisheries Survival Fund from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors, 1 member from the Northeast Seafood Coalition from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors; 1 member from the Gloucester Fishermen's Wives from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors, 1 member from the Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors, 1 member from the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors, 1 member from the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors; 1 member from the Center for Sustainable Fisheries, Inc from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors; 1 member from the Gloucester Fisheries Commission from a list of 3 nominees submitted by their board of directors; 1 member from the School for Marine Science and Technology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (SMAST),  1 member from the Harbor Development Commission doing business as the New Bedford Port Authority from a list of 3 nominees submitted by commissioners.\r\nThe commission shall meet not less than 4 times each year, and shall produce a report annually, which shall be published electronically by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, whom shall provide administrative support for the operations of the commission, and filed with the clerks of the House and Senate. The provisions of this section shall terminate 5 years following the passage of this act, unless otherwise terminated, modified, or extended.\"\r\n"}