An Act further regulating the Gloucester Fisheries Commission
Sponsored By: Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Gloucester residents lead 7-member commission
The commission has seven members. The mayor or a designee is one member. The mayor appoints six others, and the city council confirms them. Appointed members serve three-year terms, with first terms staggered. The mayor may name up to two alternates, with council confirmation. All members must live in Gloucester and know the fishing industry. Members elect a chair and vice chair by majority vote.
New Gloucester commission backs fishing industry
The law creates the Gloucester Fisheries Commission as a public body. The commission has its own seal set by its members. It is sponsored by the city and acts on fishing matters. It investigates and recommends ways to promote, preserve, and protect Gloucester’s fishing industry. The law takes effect upon passage.
Mayor can hire a paid director
The mayor can appoint an executive director for the commission. The mayor sets the director’s pay. The director runs daily work and speaks for the commission. This adds staff support but may add city costs. The law does not set a pay amount.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Ann-Margaret Ferrante
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2025
10/16/2025Enacted and laid before the Governor
10/6/2025SenateEnacted
10/6/2025HouseRead third and passed to be engrossed
10/2/2025HouseRead second and ordered to a third reading
8/28/2025HouseRules suspended
8/28/2025HouseCommittee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
8/28/2025HouseRead; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
7/30/2025HousePassed to be engrossed
7/28/2025SenateNew draft (Tarr) of S2507
7/28/2025Senate
Bill Text
Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2025
10/16/2025
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