Sen. Dylan Fernandes β Sponsored Bills
Plymouth and Barnstable District Β· 194th General Court (2025β2026)
| Date | Bill | Title & Synopsis | Committee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | S.xxx |
An Act protecting fishing access during offshore wind development
βΆ Read synopsisThis bill establishes requirements that offshore wind developers must meet to protect commercial and recreational fishing operations in New England waters, including exclusion zones, gear loss compensation, and fisheries monitoring programs. |
Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture | Referred to committee |
| 2025 | S.xxx |
An Act establishing a Coastal Community Resilience Fund
βΆ Read synopsisCreates a dedicated state fund for coastal erosion mitigation, beach nourishment, and climate adaptation infrastructure in Massachusetts shoreline communities β particularly relevant for Cape Cod and the Islands. |
Environment | Referred to committee |
| 2025 | S.xxx |
An Act relative to seasonal workforce housing
βΆ Read synopsisAddresses the critical shortage of housing for seasonal workers on Cape Cod and the Islands, including provisions for employer-provided housing tax incentives and zoning allowances for seasonal dormitory-style housing. |
Housing | Referred to committee |
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